Introduction
Imagine the sweet, comforting flavor of a cinnamon roll transformed into a moist, fluffy cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting. This recipe combines the warm aroma of cinnamon, a tender cake texture, and the indulgent cream cheese glaze for the ultimate dessert experience. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make
1. Prepare the Cake Batter
