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Cinnamon Cake Roll Recipe

Cinnamon Cake Roll Recipe

Light, tender cinnamon-scented sponge wrapped around a creamy cinnamon-vanilla filling. A cozy, impressive dessert that slices beautifully.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for the batter
  • 2.5 tbsp milk room temperature
  • 0.75 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.8 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1.25 tsp ground cinnamon for the batter
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt
  • 0.33 cup powdered sugar for dusting the towel
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened for the filling
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter, softened for the filling
  • 1.25 cup powdered sugar for the filling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for the filling
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for the filling
  • 0.06 tsp fine salt pinch; for the filling
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for final dusting

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment.
  • Dust a clean kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar and set it near the oven.
  • Whip eggs and granulated sugar on high until thick, pale, and ribbony, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Blend in vanilla, milk, and oil on low just until combined.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together. Fold into the batter until no dry streaks remain.
  • Spread batter evenly in the pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan once to release bubbles.
  • Bake until the cake springs back lightly and edges pull away, 10–12 minutes.
  • Loosen edges with a knife. Invert the hot cake onto the sugared towel and peel off the parchment.
  • Roll the cake up in the towel from a short side. Cool on a rack until barely warm, 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until perfectly smooth and fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy and spreadable.
  • Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread the filling to the edges in an even layer.
  • Reroll without the towel. Chill 30–60 minutes to set, then dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.

Notes

For a cozy twist, stir a pinch of cardamom into the filling or drizzle the slices with warm caramel. Store the cake roll wrapped and chilled for up to 3 days; slice just before serving for clean cuts.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cinnamon Cake Roll Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.