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Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Guide

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A quick and easy cinnamon roll cake with gooey cinnamon sugar swirls and a luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for gatherings and cozy breakfasts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, sour cream, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth but slightly textured.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar swirl.
  6. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
  7. Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before frosting.
  10. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon or chopped pecans on top.
  12. Slice and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender. Swirl cinnamon sugar gently to maintain distinct layers. Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. If frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk to loosen. Check baking time starting at 35 minutes to avoid dryness.

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