This Christmas Morning Cinnamon Bun Cake comes together in no time, and you can make it first thing in the christmas morning. No proofing, waiting for the dough to rise, etc.
We all know how satisfying it is to have those warm, gooey, sticky, and delicious cinnamon buns on Christmas morning. But, if you are not sure about making those yeasted buns, no panic! I have a much easier solution for you 🙂 This Christmas Morning Cinnamon Bun Cake comes together in no time, and you can make it first thing on Christmas morning. No proofing, waiting for the dough to rise, etc.
About This Recipe
- This Christmas Morning Cinnamon Bun Cake recipe contains straightforward and basic ingredients and no fancy ones.
- This cake is baked in a 13x9-inch pan, and after it is cooled down, It is topped with a creamy and decadent frosting.
- This recipe contains the cake base, the Cinnamon filling, and the cream cheese frosting.
- The cake has a fluffy and moist texture, and the aroma of the cinnamon filling makes the perfect cinnamon bun flavor. And let's not forget the creamy frosting that every delicious cinnamon bun should have.
- We need the usual ingredients for the cake base, such as butter, sugar, butter, leavenings, eggs, and sour cream. Sour cream moistens the batter and gives the cake a slightly sour taste that makes a balance with the sugar going into the recipe. The cake batter will be thick, and that is okay.
- Before baking the cake, prepare the cinnamon filling, spread it over the cake batter, and bake it.
- Let the cake cool down completely, and cover it with the frosting. The frosting consistency should be just like a cinnamon bun frosting. Not too runny and not too thick.
How To Make This Christmas Morning Cinnamon Bun Cake
- Cream the butter and sugar until very fluffy. This step aerates the batter and makes the cake light and tender.
- Add in the eggs one at a time and mix well after each. Add in the vanilla extract and milk.
- All we have left is the dry ingredients and sour cream. Add dry ingredients alternating with sour cream; start and finish with dry ingredients.
- Spread the batter into the pan and smooth it out with a spatula.
- Move on to making the cinnamon filling. Mix the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and cinnamon until a paste is formed.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture over the cake batter, and make swirls into the batter, trying to push the filling inside the base batter. Bake the cake and let it cool down completely.
- Let the cream cheese out of the fridge for a couple of hours before using it. Beat the cream cheese until broken and soft. Add the butter and mix well. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat for 3-4 minutes.
- If you like the frosting to be thicker, add more powdered sugar, and if you like it thinner, add a couple of heavy cream to thin it out.
- Spread the frosting all over the cool cake.
See more holiday treats here; Linzer Cookies, Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies, Espresso Chocolate Cookies, Easy Sticky Rolls In A Pan
📖 Recipe
Christmas Morning Cinnamon Bun Cake
This Christmas Morning Cinnamon Bun Cake comes together in no time, and you can make it first thing in the christmas morning. No proofing, waiting for the dough to rise, etc.
Ingredients
For The Cake
- 2¼ cup All-purpose flour, Spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Butter, Room temperature
- ¼ cup Oil
- 2 Eggs, Room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon Milk
- 1 cup Sour cream
For The Filling
- ½ cup Butter, Softened
- 1 cup Dark Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1½ tablespoon Cinnamon
For The Frosting
- 8 ounce Cream cheese, Room temperature
- 2 tablespoon Butter, Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Powdered sugar, Sifted
Instructions
How To Make The Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and set a 9X13 inch pan aside.
- Sift dry ingredients together and set aside.2¼ cup All-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon Baking soda, 1 teaspoon Baking powder, ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Using the paddle attachment beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.¾ cup Granulated sugar, ½ cup Butter
- Add in the butter and mix.¼ cup Oil
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each one. Add vanilla extract and milk. Mix all these ingredients for 3-4 minutes.2 Eggs, 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract, 3 tablespoon Milk
- Start adding dry ingredients alternating with sour cream. Three passes of dry ingredients and two passes of sour cream. Start and finish with dry ingredients.1 cup Sour cream
How To Make The Filling
- Mix all the ingredients for the filling until all well blended.½ cup Butter, 1 cup Dark Brown sugar, 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour, 1½ tablespoon Cinnamon
- Place dollops of the filling all over the cake batter. Use a pairing knife and make swirls in the fillings.
- Bake the cake or 30-35 minutes, and let cool completely.
How To Make The Frosting
- Beat the cream cheese until broken and smooth. Add the butter and mix well. Add the vanilla extract.8 ounce Cream cheese, 2 tablespoon Butter, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar. The frosting should have the consistency of the cinnamon bun frosting. If you like thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar, and if you want thinner frosting, add a couple of tablespoons heavy cream.3 cups Powdered sugar
- Spread the frosting over the cool cake and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 6298kcalCarbohydrates: 1005gProtein: 66gFat: 399gSaturated Fat: 208gPolyunsaturated Fat: 32gMonounsaturated Fat: 124gTrans Fat: 9gCholesterol: 1246mgSodium: 4737mgPotassium: 1527mgFiber: 14gSugar: 385gVitamin A: 11435IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 1204mgIron: 19mg
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Farnaz Marandi says
You make everything magical. Thanks for ideas 👏👍❤️
Arezou Bahador says
Aww, Thank you. You are as sweet as all these treats.