Grandma’s Cinnamon Roll Cake Everyone Always Asked For

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.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk the milk, vanilla, eggs, and melted butter until smooth and creamy.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and gently fold until the batter is silky and free of lumps.

Coat a 13x9-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with a light layer of butter or oil.

Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth it out evenly.

In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon to form a thick paste.

Spoon the cinnamon paste over the batter in small dollops and swirl it through with a knife or skewer.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl to make the glaze.

Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cake and let it soak into the cinnamon swirls.

Cooking Techniques

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