Ingredients
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For the Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole milk or 2%)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed for consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Stir until smooth and just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Mix until creamy and spreadable.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the mixture into the top without mixing it all the way through.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Make the glaze: Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add a little more milk if you prefer a thinner drizzle.
- Glaze and serve: While the cake is still warm, pour the glaze over the top. Allow it to melt slightly into the cinnamon swirls before slicing.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole milk or 2% milk for the cake batter.
- Do not overmix the cake batter; stir only until the ingredients are combined.
- Gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the top of the batter rather than mixing it all the way through.
- Add extra milk to the cream cheese glaze a little at a time if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Pour the glaze over the cake while it is still warm so it melts slightly into the cinnamon swirls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American