Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake is a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, combining the flavors of a cinnamon roll with the ease of a bundt cake. Here’s a delicious recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (as needed for desired consistency)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.
- Make the Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir until well combined. Set aside.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon swirl layer.
- Top with the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture, using a knife to gently swirl it into the batter.
- Bake the Cake:
- Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy. If needed, add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
- Finish and Serve:
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled cake.
- Slice and serve your delicious Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake. Enjoy!
This cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and is sure to be a hit with family and friends!