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Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake

A delicious and fluffy vegan twist on the classic cinnamon roll, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Great for gatherings or as a special treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk, warm to the touch Ensure it's warm but not hot for yeast activation.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour, divided 4 cups for the initial dough, 2 cups for later.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Cinnamon Filling

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Frosting

  • 2 ounces vegan cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • as needed cup non-dairy milk To thin the frosting.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk, sugar, and melted vegan butter. Sprinkle yeast on top, stir to combine, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 4 cups of flour until a dough forms.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Cinnamon Filling

  • In a bowl, mix together the softened vegan butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Final Dough Preparation

  • Once the dough has risen, add the remaining flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
  • On a floured surface, knead the dough for at least 10 minutes.
  • Roll the dough into a 12x16 rectangle.
  • Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough.
  • Cut the dough into 4 strips.
  • Roll each strip and stack them to form a giant spiral.
  • Cover and let rise again for 1 hour.

Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 330°F.
  • Bake the cake in a pie dish for 50-65 minutes until golden brown.

Frosting Preparation

  • Whisk together vegan cream cheese, melted butter, and powdered sugar.
  • Drizzle over the warm cake and enjoy!

Notes

For a chocolate twist, you can add cocoa powder to the cinnamon filling or use chocolate frosting instead of cream cheese. You can also add nuts or raisins to the cinnamon mixture for extra flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g
Keyword Cinnamon Roll Cake, Comfort Food, Sweet Treat, Vegan Dessert
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