This Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake is made with an easy and homemade cinnamon roll dough that’s generously spread with butter, cinnamon and sugar, then rolled into the shape of a giant cake. Finished with a cream cheese frosting.
What You Need for a Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake
Add yeast and sugar into large mixing bowl of stand mixer and slowly add warm milk. Stir until combined and allow to sit for 10 minutes, until foamy.
Proof Yeast
Once the milk and yeast mixture is foamy, whisk in melted butter and egg until combined.
Add Wet Ingredients
Use a wooden spoon to stir about 1/2 cup flour at a time, stirring gently, and add salt. Stop adding flour at 2.75 cups.
Make the Dough
Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface, using a couple additional tablespoons of flour. If the dough feels very sticky, add in more flour.
Knead Dough
Place dough in the greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm environment until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Allow Dough to Rise
Remove the dough and place on large flat floured surface. Roll out the dough into 15×12 inch rectangle.
Roll Out Dough
Spread the butter into one even layer.
Spread on Butter
sprinkle on sugar and cinnamon, patting into dough.
Top with Filling
Using a pizza cutter, slice dough lengthwise into 6 long 2” strips.
Slice Strips
Take one strip and roll into a coil, place in center of greased baking dish.
Coil Dough
With the remaining strips, carefully place around the coil, wrapping around and continuing this process.
Continue Adding Strips
Bake at 350ºF for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown .Cover with foil halfway through to prevent it from browning too much.
Bake Cinnamon Roll Cake
Beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk to thin as desired.
Make Frosting
This is a showstopping centerpiece on your breakfast, brunch or dessert table. Just watch everyone’s eyes light up when you bring this freshly glazed cake over for serving.
The cinnamon cake can be baked ahead of time, but I would refrain from glazing it until the moment you are ready to serve. Store for up to 3 days at room temperature or in the fridge.
WARMED UP
WARMED UP
To reheat, place in a 350 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the center is warm to the touch. Finish with glaze and enjoy!
It’s perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, breakfast, brunch or anytime you please!