Okay, so you now understand I am aware of healthy eating and modifying recipes to make them healthier. But……..yes, I did say “but.”We all know eating healthy 100% of the time isn’t entirely possible. I must say I get requests for this Cinnamon Roll Cake all the time, but the health factor is far from existing. This is an easy breakfast dish especially for coffee dates in the morning. I am not a morning person, but I must have my coffee every morning and while taking care of a little one it is time consuming to make scones or muffins in the morning and that is why I must share this recipe.

My sister was coming over one morning to help out with our garage sale. I always have snacks or treats for company and this was about 8:30-9 in the morning when she was arriving. I decided to try this recipe out and see how it went. It was super simple especially this early in the morning. It was a hit and we couldn’t stop eating it.

Beware you will use a lot of butter in this recipe but if you want this delicious recipe this isn’t worth modifying to make “healthier” if you want to truly enjoy this.

Cinnamon Roll Cake:

Cake ingredients:

• 3 cups flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• ½ cup melted butter

Topping:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp cinnamon

Mix everything together in the cake section except for the butter. Slowly stir the melted butter in and mix well. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife.

Bake at 350 for 28-30 minutes. While this is baking prepare the glaze.

Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 5 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla

Combine and while the cake is warm drizzle over the top. Serve warm, very delicious.

This must be eaten with a nice cup o’ joe.

Note: I’ve also made this cake with coconut oil in replacement of butter. I’ve also replaced the milk with coconut milk and it has turned out very well also. Either way is delicious.