
A cake inspired by the famous cinnamon buns? Yes, please! This irresistible and easy-to-make cake has the flavour and texture of your favourite cinnamon rolls, even though it is not made with yeast dough. Spoonfuls of cinnamon filling are dotted over the batter and, as the cake rises in the oven, they partially sink into it, creating a beautiful cinnamon swirl throughout. If, like me, you absolutely love cinnamon, you simply have to try this recipe!
Ingredients for the cake:
- 450 g plain flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 150 g caster sugar
- 16 g vanillin sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 375 ml milk
- 90 g butter, melted
All ingredients for the cake should be at room temperature.
Place the eggs, milk, melted butter and both sugars into a large bowl. Whisk until combined. Sift the plain flour and baking powder directly into the wet ingredients and gently whisk only until combined. Do not overmix.
Line a 20 x 30 cm baking tin with baking parchment. Pour the batter into the tin and level the surface.
Ingredients for the cinnamon filling:
- 150 g butter
- 160 g soft light brown sugar, such as muscovado
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
All ingredients for the cinnamon filling should be at room temperature.
Place the butter and sugar into the bowl of a mixer and beat until light and fluffy. Add the flour and cinnamon and mix until combined. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon filling over the cake batter, spacing them slightly apart. Using a knife, swirl the filling gently through the top layer of the batter to create a marbled effect.
Bake the cinnamon roll cake at 175°C for about 35–40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove from the oven, leave to cool slightly, then drizzle with icing.
Ingredients for the icing:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2–3 tbsp boiling water
Mix the icing sugar and water together using the back of a spoon or a mixer until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed — if the icing is too thick, add a little more water; if too thin, add more icing sugar.
Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from — The Country Cook.
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