Description
This Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake is a deliciously soft and sweet breakfast treat, combining the best flavors of cinnamon rolls with the ease of a sheet cake. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or meal prep, this make-ahead breakfast is packed with swirls of cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy icing for the ultimate indulgence. Serve it warm for a cozy start to your day
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 6 tbsp cinnamon
- 15 tbsp butter, melted
For the rolls:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
For the icing:
- 4 1/2 tbsp salted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 tsp corn syrup
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and airy.
- Mix in sour cream, then add milk and stir to combine.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
- In another bowl, prepare the filling by combining brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan, spreading it evenly.
- Drizzle the filling mixture on top and swirl it in using a knife or toothpick.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a saucepan, prepare the icing by combining butter, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in cream cheese, and continue stirring until fully melted.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar, adjusting for desired consistency.
- Let the icing cool slightly, then pour over the cake.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- This cake freezes well. Slice and store in a vacuum-sealed bag with parchment paper between layers.
- Reheat individual slices in the microwave for about 20 seconds for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.
- For extra decadence, drizzle caramel or sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg