Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe: A Southern Sweet Delight

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.

Mix dry ingredients: 1.5 cups cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl.

Preheat the oven to 350°F in the Bravo smart Pro air fryer.

Add wet ingredients: 1 cup 2% milk, 1 egg (room temperature), 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Prepare an 8x8 pan with Baker's Joy or any non-stick spray, or butter it.

Make the cinnamon swirl by mixing together 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon flour until combined.

Dollop the cinnamon swirl mixture on top of the cake batter and swirl it in with a butter knife, being careful not to reach the bottom.

Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing 4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and some vanilla extract until smooth.

Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing by hand or with a mixer, and then add 2 tablespoons of milk or heavy whipping cream to reach desired consistency.

Once the cake is done, let it cool slightly before drizzling the cream cheese frosting over it.

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