This cinnamon roll pound cake is soft, buttery, and swirled with cinnamon sugar all the way through 😩 then topped with a sweet vanilla glaze that melts right into it
I love making this at home because it tastes like a cinnamon roll and a pound cake combined. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or honestly anytime 😂
Pound Cake:
• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
Cinnamon Swirl:
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp melted butter
Glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
STEPS
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and grease bundt pan
2. Cream butter + sugar, then add eggs one at a time
3. Mix in flour, milk, vanilla, and baking powder
4. In another bowl, mix cinnamon swirl ingredients
5. Pour half the batter → add cinnamon mixture → swirl
6. Add remaining batter and swirl again
7. Bake for 55–65 minutes
8. Let cool, then drizzle glaze on top
💡 TIP
👉 Don’t overmix the batter so it stays soft
👉 Let cake cool before glazing so it doesn’t melt too fast
... Read moreOne of the best things about this Cinnamon Roll Poundcake is how versatile it can be for any occasion. I’ve found it’s not only perfect for a cozy breakfast treat but also works wonderfully as a dessert after dinner or to bring to potlucks and gatherings. The buttery, moist texture combined with the cinnamon sugar swirl creates that irresistible cinnamon roll flavor, while the pound cake base ensures it stays dense yet tender.
When making this cake, I recommend using a high-quality cinnamon like Ceylon or Saigon to boost the warm, spicy notes. Also, allowing the batter to rest for about 10 minutes before baking can help the flavors meld beautifully.
If you want to customize the cake, try adding chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl for an added crunch. Another variation is to sprinkle some nutmeg or pumpkin spice into the batter to bring out richer fall flavors.
The vanilla glaze is a perfect finishing touch. Be sure to wait until the cake cools sufficiently to avoid melting the glaze too fast, which can cause it to become runny instead of a pretty drizzle. You can adjust the glaze’s thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk, depending on your preferred consistency.
Lastly, this recipe is user-friendly and forgiving. Even as someone who isn’t a professional baker, I found the step-by-step process easy to follow, and the results were always delicious. It’s a satisfying recipe to master and impress your family or guests with a homemade dessert that tastes bakery-quality but simple to make at home.
Cinnamon roll pound cake, yum. I love cinnamon rolls and pound cake. What a perfect breakfast treat or anytime treat. Thanks for sharing.