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Buttery Cinnabun Cake

I made a huge mess this afternoon in my oven making these cakes! Learn from my mistake and make this cake in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan rather than little cakes. The buttery cinnamon swirl ooozed out all over my oven making a huge smoky mess, so use the pan!!

This recipe is from my brother in law’s very talented mother (Mrs. Adams). I always hear about the great food that she makes, so I finally bummed the recipe from my sister. I tasted this cake last year and loved it! It is a real treat. I’m just not going to try the cute little individual cakes next time!! Enjoy, this is a great recipe!

Buttery Cinnabun Cake

3 Cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 Cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ Cups milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 Stick real butter, melted

2 sticks real butter, softened
1 Cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons flour
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
2/3 Cups nuts, optional

2 Cups powdered sugar
5 Tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

1.In an electric or stand mixer mix the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs and vanilla.Once combined well, slowly stir in melted butter.Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.

2. In a large bowl, mix the 2 sticks of softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nuts until well combined. Drop evenly over cake batter by the tablespoonfuls and use a knife to marble/swirl through the cake.

3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out nearly clean from center.

4. Place powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Buttery Cinnabun Cake

An ultra-moist cinnamon cake with a gooey cinnamon swirl and drizzled with a sweet vanilla icing.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
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Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 Cups Flour
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 4 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 ½ Cups Milk
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla
  • 1 Stick Real Butter Melted

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 2 sticks real butter softened
  • 1 Cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2/3 Cups nuts optional

For the Vanilla Icing:

  • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons Milk
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Instructions

  • 1. In an electric or stand mixer mix the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs and vanilla. Once combined well, slowly stir in melted butter. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix the 2 sticks of softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nuts until well combined. Drop evenly over cake batter by the tablespoonfuls and use a knife to marble/swirl through the cake.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out nearly clean from center.
  • Place powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Keywords: cinnamon cake