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Cinna-bun Cake in the Oven

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Ingredients
  

For the Cake Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1-1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter, melted

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon

For the Glaze:

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 5 tbsp. whole milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions
 

To prepare the cake:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F.
  • Prepare a 9-inch x 13-inch baking pan by spraying with non-stick cooking oil or, if you prefer, coat the pan with butter.
  • In a large bowl, mix all of the base ingredients, with the exception of the butter, together until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the melted butter last and pour into the prepared pan; set aside,

To prepare the topping:

  • In a small bowl, mix all of the topping ingredients together; mix well to combine.

To assemble the cake for baking:

  • Drop topping, by teaspoonful over the base, as evenly as you can, over the entire base.
  • Use a butter knife and swirl the topping into the base.
  • Place into the pre-heated oven and bake for 28 - 30 minutes.

To prepare and use the glaze:

  • While the cake is baking, using a small bowl, prepare the glaze by mixing all ingredients until completed combined; set aside.
  • Remove cake from oven and glaze the cake while still warm.