Cinnamon Roll Cake

Name: Cinnamon Roll Cake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 540 g all-purpose flour (4½ cups); 240 ml lukewarm milk (1 cup); 100 g granulated sugar (½ cup); 1 tbsp instant yeast; 1 tsp salt; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 72 g unsalted butter (5 tbsp), melted and cooled; 226 g brown sugar (1 cup); 112 g unsalted butter (½ cup), melted and cooled; 2 tbsp ground cinnamon; 230 g cream cheese (8 oz), at room temperature; 40 g unsalted butter (3 tbsp), softened; 100–140 g powdered sugar (approximately 1–1¼ cups), depending on your sweetness preference; 1–2 tbsp milk, as needed; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:25min

What if I told you that you could turn a batch of cinnamon rolls into an actual birthday cake? This Cinnamon Roll Cake is exactly that: three layers of soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls stacked on top of each other with generous layers of creamy cream cheese frosting in between, finished with frosting dripping down the sides. It's the perfect birthday cake for someone who isn't particularly fond of traditional cakes but absolutely loves cinnamon rolls. And honestly, it's such a fun idea for a fall or winter birthday! The best part? There's no need to cut slices — just pull the cinnamon rolls apart and enjoy!

Updated at: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:45:55 GMT