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Easy No-Yeast Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

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Create a moist, fluffy cake that tastes like a classic cinnamon roll using simple ingredients and no yeast. This recipe features a rich cinnamon swirl and a sweet cream cheese glaze, perfect for brunch or a comforting dessert.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl:
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Prepare the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle half of the melted butter over the batter, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Carefully spread the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon layer. Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the layers together a few times.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese glaze: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top. Slice and serve this gooey cinnamon cake.

Notes

  • For an extra moist cinnamon cake, ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
  • If you prefer a thinner glaze, add milk one teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  • This recipe works well in a square 8×8 inch pan, but you may need to slightly adjust the baking time.

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