Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake — All the Gooey, Swirled Goodness… Without the Yeast!
Adrian KimCraving the warm, buttery, cinnamon-sugar bliss of a Cinnabon—but don’t have 3 hours to proof dough?
This Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake delivers everything you love—soft vanilla cake, sticky cinnamon swirls, and a river of sweet glaze—in under an hour, with no yeast, no kneading, and no fuss.
It’s the ultimate shortcut for brunch, potlucks, or a solo treat with coffee. One slice, and you’ll swear you’re biting into a fresh-from-the-bakery roll.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍂 All the flavor of cinnamon rolls—none of the work
⏱️ 10-minute prep, 40-minute bake—ready in under an hour
🥄 One-bowl cake, one-pan assembly—minimal cleanup
💰 Pantry-friendly ingredients—no fancy tools needed
❤️ Crowd-pleasing & nostalgic—perfect for holidays or weekends
“It’s not a cake. It’s a cinnamon roll hug in dessert form.”
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Vanilla Cake:
2½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup (240ml) milk (whole or plant-based)
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl Filling: