• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup melted butter
🌪️ For the Cinnamon Swirl:
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup softened butter
🥛 For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Step-by-Step (No Yeast!)
1. Make the Cake Batter
① Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13” pan.
② Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
③ Mix in milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth. Pour into pan.
2. Add the Cinnamon Swirl
→ Dot batter with softened butter, then sprinkle brown sugar + cinnamon. Swirl with a knife.
3. Bake & Glaze
⏰ Bake 25-30 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
❄️ Cool 10 mins, then drizzle with cream cheese glaze.
💡 Pro Tips for Cinnabon Perfection
🔥 Extra gooey? Double the cinnamon swirl layer.
🍯 Caramel twist? Add 2 tbsp maple syrup to the glaze.
⏳ Make ahead? Bake the cake, then glaze right before serving.