Cinnamon Bun Cake in the Oven

Cinnamon Bun Cake in the Oven

Sweet, swirled cake with cinnamon filling and a luscious glaze

Introduction

Who doesn’t love the warm, comforting flavors of a cinnamon bun? This Cinnamon Bun Cake brings that delicious experience to your kitchen in one easy-to-make cake. Soft, moist, and full of cinnamon-sugar swirls, it’s topped with a sweet glaze that melts into every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert, this cake is a crowd-pleaser. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy the classic flavors of cinnamon buns without the fuss of rolling individual buns.

Ingredients

Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g / 8.5 oz)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g / 7 oz)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (8 g / 0.3 oz)
• ½ teaspoon salt (3 g / 0.1 oz)
• 1 cup milk (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml / 0.3 oz)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (115 g / 4 oz)

Cinnamon Filling

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g / 4 oz)
• 1 cup brown sugar (200 g / 7 oz)
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (16 g / 0.5 oz)

Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g / 4.2 oz)
• 2 tablespoons milk (30 ml / 1 oz)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5 ml / 0.1 oz)

Instructions