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Slice of cinnamon roll loaf cake with cinnamon swirls and icing.

Cinnamon Roll Loaf Cake

This cinnamon roll loaf cake combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls into a delightful loaf, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour structure and texture
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar sweetness and moisture
  • 2 tsp baking powder leavening for lightness
  • 1/2 tsp salt enhances flavor
  • 3/4 cup milk preferably whole milk, adds moisture
  • 2 large eggs binding and moisture
  • 1/2 cup melted butter fat for richness
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract flavor

For the filling

  • 1/3 cup softened butter for filling, richness
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar for filling, caramel-like sweetness
  • 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon for filling, warm spice
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg or cardamom optional, additional spice flavor

For the streusel topping

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar sweetness and texture
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon adds warmth
  • 2 tbsp butter for crumbliness
  • 2 tbsp flour structure

For the icing

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sweetness
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream thin consistency
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract flavor

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine your all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, folding gently.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and optional nutmeg or cardamom for the filling.
  • Pour about half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Spoon the cinnamon filling mixture over the batter.
  • Add the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon filling.
  • To make the streusel topping, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, softened butter, and flour in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top of the loaf.

Baking

  • Bake the loaf in your preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Icing

  • While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract.
  • After the loaf has cooled completely, drizzle the icing over the top.

Notes

For best results, measure flour accurately and cool the melted butter slightly before use.
Keyword Baking, Cinnamon Roll, Comfort Food, Dessert Recipe, Loaf Cake