Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cake

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Ricotta provides a similar texture with lower fat content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

Add 187 grams of flour and 2 teaspoons of baking powder to a bowl.

Add 100 grams of sugar and 187 ml of milk.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 egg to the mixture.

Add 110 grams of melted butter and mix everything together.

Line and spray a 7x7 inch pan with cooking spray.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and set aside.

Prepare the cinnamon filling by adding 170 grams of room temperature butter, half cup of brown sugar, half tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of flour to a bowl.

Scoop the cinnamon filling onto the batter in a pattern.

Use a knife to create swirls in the batter with the cinnamon filling.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.

Prepare the glaze by mixing 1 cup of powdered sugar, half teaspoon of vanilla extract, and gradually adding about 2.5 tablespoons of milk until the right consistency is reached.

Pour the glaze over the warm cake before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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