Giant fluffy homemade cinnamon roll cake with a sweet vanilla glaze. A fun addition to any breakfast or brunch!

Giant fluffy homemade cinnamon roll cake with a sweet vanilla glaze. Recipe from @bakedbyrachel

I finally went to see Fantastic Beasts this weekend. It was such a fun movie and a great addition to the Harry Potter collection. I won’t give away any spoilers. But I will say that the only thing that could’ve made it better for me is if I’d seen it in 3D or IMAX instead. I always question if the price would be worth it for certain movies, but this is definitely one that would’ve been enjoyable for those. If you’ve seen it, I’m sure you can agree. And if you haven’t… then you will understand at some point. Definitely worth a watch if you’re a Harry Potter fan. A nice tie in to the series and magical world. I feel like the way they ended the movie may even leave room for there to be another in the future. I wouldn’t be opposed to that!

We’re having another wacky weather season. From -20°F wind chills last week to today being in the 50s. Seriously ridiculous. I’m not complaining about the 50s, especially after that cold spell but I’d prefer to have some consistency. I should be used to this by now, but I just don’t want to be.

Giant fluffy homemade cinnamon roll cake with a sweet vanilla glaze. Recipe from @bakedbyrachel

I love baking for so many reasons. Obviously the end result is a big one! But it’s also fun and almost therapeutic to work with dough, especially this one. It’s dreamy! It not only smells amazing but it rolls out beautifully!

I tweaked one of my favorite cinnamon roll recipes to create this ultimate, giant fluffy cinnamon roll cake and topped it off with a sweet vanilla glaze! It is so insanely good! Super soft layers with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling. The glaze drips between the layers, creating a fun surprise in every bite!

I may never be able to make another personal sized cinnamon roll again. I’m completely in love with this version. And best of all, it’s just as good on the second day as it is on the first! I love my cinnamon rolls warm, so a quick zap in the microwave for 20 seconds did the trick. Absolutely amazing!

This is hands down the only breakfast recipe you’ll need for your holiday mornings from here on out. An absolute must make! And, because it’s a giant cinnamon roll cake… not only can you enjoy this for breakfast, brunch OR dessert… but everyone can also pick their slice size! Small, large… the whole cake! Whatever your heart or belly desires.

Add this giant fluffy cinnamon roll cake to your breakfast and brunch plans. You won’t regret it!

Giant fluffy homemade cinnamon roll cake with a sweet vanilla glaze. Recipe from @bakedbyrachel

Giant fluffy homemade cinnamon roll cake with a sweet vanilla glaze. Recipe from @bakedbyrachel
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Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: 6 plus
Giant fluffy homemade cinnamon roll cake with a sweet vanilla glaze. A fun addition to any breakfast or brunch!

Ingredients
 

Dough:

  • 3/4 C milk
  • 1/4 C plus 1 tsp granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 C all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 C unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Filling:

  • 2 Tb unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 C light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Glaze:

  • 1 1/2 C powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 Tb milk

Instructions
 

  • Heat milk to 115°F. Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar in warm milk. Proof for 5-10 minutes. 
  • Prepare a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and salt. With mixer running on low, carefully pour in yeast mixture, followed by butter and vanilla. Add one egg at a time. Increase speed, mixing until dough comes together. If dough is still sticky, add additional flour, one tablespoon at a time until dough comes together in a smooth ball. Transfer dough to a large greased bowl. Cover and allow to rise in a warm location for at least 60 minutes or doubled in size. 
  • Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking pan with baking spray. *See note
  • In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. 
  • On a silicone counter mat, roll out dough to a 12x18-inch rectable. Brush entire surface with melted butter. Sprinkle well with brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Carefully cut dough lengthwise into 2-inch strips. Loosely roll up one 2x18-inch strip. Transfer to the center of the prepared baking pan. Cut remaining strips in half to create ten 2x9-inch strips. Remove one strips and wrap it around the rolled up dough in pan. Repeat with remaining dough strips until all have been wrapped together in the pan, to create a large cinnamon roll. Cover loosely and allow to rise in a warm location for at least 60 minutes. 
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cake may be glazed immediately for a super gooey option or allow it to cool for 20-30 minutes before drizzling glaze over the top. 
  • To creat glaze, in a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar and vanilla. Add in milk to desired consistency. Less milk will create a thicker glaze to spread. A thinner glaze will pour easier. Pour or spread glaze over warm rolls. 

Notes

Recipe serves roughly 6-10, yields 1: 9-inch cinnamon roll cake.
*Do NOT use cooking spray or olive oil. Use a spray specific to baking that includes flour.
An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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Giant fluffy homemade cinnamon roll cake with a sweet vanilla glaze. Recipe from @bakedbyrachel