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Cinnamon Roll Vanilla Donut Cake

Healthy Soft Cinnamon Roll Vanilla Donut Cake (Baked in a Square Pan)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 9 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Healthy Cinnamon Roll Vanilla Donut Cake is a soft, tender cake baked in a square pan with a cinnamon swirl and light vanilla glaze. No yeast, no frying, and naturally sweetened.


Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup honey or maple syrup

2 large eggs

½ cup milk

⅓ cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons melted butter

½ cup powdered sugar

1–2 tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare pan.

2. Whisk dry ingredients.

3. Mix wet ingredients separately.

4. Combine wet and dry gently.

5. Mix cinnamon swirl ingredients.

6. Pour batter into pan and swirl cinnamon mixture.

7. Bake 30–35 minutes.

8. Glaze if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix.

Swirl gently.

Let cool slightly before slicing.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg