Cinna Bun Cake Recipe
I love how the cinnamon topping adds sweetness and a little spice to every slice. In this Cinna Bun Cake Recipe, I’ll show you step by step how to prepare the batter, create the cinnamon swirl, bake the cake, and finish it with a delicious glaze.
Equipment
- 9 × 13-inch baking pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula & whisk
Ingredients
For The Cake Batter
- 3 cups 360 g All-purpose flour
- 1 cup 200 g Granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons 16 g Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon 1.5 g Salt
- 2 large eggs without shells
- 1½ cups 360 g Milk
- 2 teaspoons 10 g Vanilla extract
- ½ cup 113 g Unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
For The Cinnamon Topping
- ¾ cup 170 g Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup 200 g Light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons 16 g All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon 8 g Ground cinnamon
For The Vanilla Glaze
- 2 cups 240 g Powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons 75 g Milk
- 1 teaspoon 5 g Vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
Step 2
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk everything together until evenly distributed and free of large lumps.
Step 3
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until combined, avoiding overmixing.
Step 4
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Mix until a thick, soft cinnamon-sugar mixture forms that can be spooned over the cake batter.
Step 5
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon topping over the surface, then gently swirl it through the batter with a knife to create a cinnamon-roll effect.
Step 6
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs, without wet batter.
Step 7
- While the cake bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with a little extra milk if needed, keeping the glaze thick enough to coat the cake.
Step 8
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for approximately 10–15 minutes. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm cake, allow it to settle, then cut into 12 portions and serve.