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Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake

A delightful treat that brings the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls into a quick and easy cake form, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 package refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
For the Icing
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large cake pan.
  2. Open the package of cinnamon roll dough and unroll it.
  3. In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon together.
  4. Brush melted butter over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
  5. Roll the dough back up tightly and place it in the greased cake pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Icing Preparation
  1. While the cake is baking, prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Serving
  1. Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the vanilla icing over the top.
  2. Serve and enjoy your indulgent breakfast or brunch!

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results. You can customize the icing by adding cream cheese for a creamier texture. Consider adding chopped nuts or raisins for added flavor. For variation, try chocolate hazelnut spread instead of butter or apple pie filling in the rolling layer.