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This delightful cake brings all the warm, nostalgic flavors of cinnamon rolls without the fuss. Perfect for cozy mornings or as a special treat!

Ingredients:

• Cake:
• 3 cups flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1½ cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• ⅔ cup nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
• Glaze:
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4–5 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with oil or cooking spray.
2. Prepare Cake Batter:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
• Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
• Gently stir in the melted butter until well incorporated.

1. Prepare Filling:

• In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts (if using).

1. Assemble Cake:

• Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
• Spoon the filling mixture evenly over the cake batter.
• Use a knife to swirl the filling into the batter, creating a marbled pattern.

1. Bake:

• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.

1. Prepare Glaze:

• While the cake is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

1. Finish Cake:

• Once the cake is done, drizzle the glaze over it while it’s still warm.
• Let the cake cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy the comforting taste of cinnamon rolls in every bite of this cake! 😋