Description
A soft and moist pumpkin cinnamon roll cake featuring a tender pumpkin-flavored batter swirled with a rich cinnamon sugar filling and finished with a sweet, smooth glaze—offering all the comforting flavors of a cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make cake.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
Swirl
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make the pumpkin cake batter. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, pumpkin purée, and eggs until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined and smooth.
- Pour batter into pan. Pour the pumpkin cake batter evenly into the prepared 9×13 pan, spreading it out smoothly.
- Create the cinnamon swirl. In a small bowl, blend the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture evenly over the cake batter in the pan.
- Swirl the mixture. Using a knife or skewer, carefully swirl the cinnamon sugar dollops through the batter to create a marbled cinnamon effect, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake the cake. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the glaze. While the cake bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk until smooth and pourable. Adjust milk quantity to reach desired consistency.
- Glaze and serve. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm cake. Serve slightly warm for the best gooey and comforting cinnamon roll texture.
Notes
- Best served slightly warm to enjoy the gooey cinnamon swirl texture.
- Use fresh pumpkin purée for the best flavor.
- To make ahead, store the cooled cake in an airtight container and reheat before serving, adding glaze afterwards.
- You can substitute milk with a dairy-free alternative to accommodate lactose intolerance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
