Description
This Cinnamon Swirl Cake is a moist and tender dessert featuring a rich cinnamon sugar swirl baked right into the batter, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Using melted vanilla ice cream for moisture and flavor, this cake blends simple pantry ingredients into a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2¾ cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2¼ cups melted Breyers Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream (measured melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Milk, if needed (1-2 tablespoons at a time)
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Vanilla Glaze
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350˚F to prepare for baking the cake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir these together then create a well in the center for the wet ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the melted vanilla ice cream, eggs, and melted butter into the well. Stir until the batter is smooth and thick but still easy to stir. If the batter is too thick, gradually add milk one or two tablespoons at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Make Cinnamon Swirl: In a separate small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until fully combined to make the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Assemble Cake: Grease a 9×13 baking dish and evenly spread the cake batter into it. Spoon the cinnamon mixture over the top by the tablespoon and use a knife to swirl it thoroughly through the batter creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth to create the vanilla glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: After the cake cools for about 10 minutes, pour the glaze over the top while still warm. Slice into 12-16 pieces and enjoy your delicious cinnamon swirl cake!
Notes
- If the batter is too thick, adding milk in small increments will ensure the right consistency.
- Ensure the cinnamon swirl mixture is spread evenly for a beautiful marbled effect.
- Use a toothpick test to confirm doneness before removing from the oven.
- Allowing the cake to cool slightly before glazing prevents the glaze from melting completely into the cake.
- For best flavor, use a quality vanilla ice cream and fresh cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
