Cinna-bun Cake in the oven

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A Cinna-bun Cake is a delicious fusion of a cinnamon roll and a cake, combining the soft, fluffy texture of a cake with the sweet, spiced flavor of a cinnamon bun. Here’s a simple recipe to make a mouth-watering Cinna-bun Cake:

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a separate bowl, mix the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
    • Stir in the melted butter until the batter is smooth.
  2. Create the Cinnamon Swirl:
    • In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon until you have a smooth, spreadable mixture.
    • Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter in the pan. Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture throughout the batter to create a marbled effect.
  3. Bake the Cake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
    • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
    • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
    • Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, and mix until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  5. Frost the Cake:
    • Spread the cream cheese frosting over the slightly warm cake to allow it to melt a bit and become gooey.
    • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your delicious, gooey Cinna-bun Cake!

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