Do you miss cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns since going gluten-free? Now you don’t have to! This gluten-free cinnamon roll cake has both the texture and the taste of a gooey cinnamon roll. Cinnamon rolls are not just for breakfast anymore!
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Cinnamon Rolls
I absolutely adore cinnamon rolls, really cinnamon anything! One of the things I missed the most since going gluten-free was cinnamon rolls.
I was looking for gluten-free cinnamon roll and cinnamon buns recipes online and they seemed so labor intensive. These recipes had lots of steps and took lots of time.
This busy mama of four does not have time for that!
So when I found this recipe for cinnamon roll cake on Chef In Training‘s blog I was so excited. I found that the cinnamon roll cake was easy to modify to be gluten-free.
A lot of gluten-free cooking is finding ways to modify your favorite recipes to be gluten-free.
Gluten-Free Flour
These gluten-free crepes were made with a rice flour blend. I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
Pro Tip
The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup. Friends, please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup.
Dairy-Free Baking
I have also included a dairy-free option to my gluten-free cinnamon roll cake recipe. My husband, my youngest son, and I are all dairy-free.
I promise it is just as delicious made with the dairy-free butter and dairy-free milk. For this recipe, I like to bake with almond or cashew milk and Smart Balance or Earth Balance butter.
So, you too can enjoy a gluten-free and dairy-free cinnamon roll cake.
Gluten-Free Roll Cinnamon Cake
Gluten-free cinnamon rolls can be hard to recreate. With this gluten-free cinnamon roll cake recipe, you get all of the flavors of cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns without all of the work!
This is not your average cinnamon cake. It has both the texture and the taste of a gooey cinnamon roll.
Seriously this is one of my favorite gluten-free cakes!
Cinnamon rolls are not just for breakfast anymore. Enjoy!
I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
I also have also turned this amazing cake into a recipe for Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Muffins too!
Try my some of my other gluten-free dessert and gluten-free breakfast recipes.
- Baked Apple Cinnamon Donuts {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
- Easy Blueberry Banana Muffins {Dairy-Free & Refined Sugar Free Option}
- Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free Apple Dapple Bundt Cake {Dairy-Free Option}
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Recipe adapted to be gluten-free from the Cinnamon Roll Cake recipe from Grin and Bake It (it’s not linked because the blog is no longer exists).
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
- 3 cups *gluten-free flour I like Pillsbury gluten-free. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum leave out if your flour already contains it.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk For dairy-free I like cashew milk, almond milk or coconut milk.
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (For dairy-free I like Earth Balance or Smart Balance.)
Topping:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (For dairy-free I like Earth Balance or Smart Balance)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk dairy-free use cashew, almond or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Spray a 9×13 glass baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl add the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it), salt, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs, and vanilla and mix until fully combined.
- Once combined stir in the melted butter.
- The cake batter will be very thick and sticky. Pour into the prepared 9×13 baking pan.
Topping:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, gluten-free flour and cinnamon together with a mixer.
- Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the butter mixture into the cake batter.
- Use a knife to swirl the butter mixture through the cake.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Use a toothpick to check and see if the center is done.
Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, milk and pure vanilla extract together.
- Pour over the warm cake.
- Enjoy!
- Store in an air-tight container.
Notes
- *Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose. I like Pillsbury gluten-free.
- The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup. Friends, please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup.
- For dairy-free option: I like to bake with Smart Balance butter and almond, cashew or coconut milk.
- Store in an air-tight container.
- Mama says "Check all of your labels!"
- Did you make a recipe? Tag @mamaknowsglutenfree on Instagram, Facebook or @mamaknowsgf on Twitter! I would love to see what you created!
Nutrition
Dodie says
This is amazing! I made it for Christmas morning. My mom, who is not GF, asked for slices to take home. I used Krusteaz All Purpose flour. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Dodie for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake. Thank you for sharing which brand of flour you used, as I know it will help others. Thanks again!
JT says
Thank you! I hosted Christmas and had 7 people here. I am the only one that is gluten free. This was a hit. I could tell a few people were hesitant to try it when they heard it was gluten free but everyone couldn’t stop eating it and it was gone by the end of the day. Everyone loved it and said I would have to make it again. I used lactose free milk.
Audrey says
Thank you so much JT for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that everyone loved the cinnamon roll cake! Thank you for sharing that you used the lactose-free milk, as I know it will help others. Thank you again!
Ramona says
I made the gluten-free cinnamon cake on Easter 2019 & for Christmas breakfast 2019. It is absolutely DELICIOUS! Everyone that was at my house loved it, even the gluten eaters! I was amazed how this turned out to be such a big hit! I definitely Will be adding this new tradition to our breakfast menu on Easter & Christmas mornings,
Audrey says
Thank you so much Ramona for the awesome 5-star recipe review, this made my night! I am so happy that everyone loved the cinnamon roll cake and it was a big hit. It really makes my heart happy to hear that you will be adding the cake as a new tradition for your Easter and Christmas breakfast menu. Thanks again!
Lynn says
WOW! I just made this today; oh my, it is fabulous! I used Kerrigold butter and coconut milk. I also cut the sugar in half for the cake and topping. Plenty sweet enough with the glaze. Definitely a keeper!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Lynn for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake and it was fabulous. Thank you again!
Jay says
It’s awesome! I took it to church during the breakfast hour and it was gone…even the non-gluten free people loved it. Maybe cut the cinnamon topping in half? It took longer to bake but it was worth it. I have handed out this recipe to the people who asked for it! Big hit, my family was disappointed that there wasn’t any left after church (and my dad doesn’t like gluten free foods!). It’s a keeper!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jay for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake. Thanks again!
Gina says
Nice! It’s a quick version of making cinnamon rolls for my celiac family! Made them this morning and I used this blend since I don’t have the Pillsbury on hand: 1 cup almond flour, 1 cup brown rice flour, 1/3 cup sweet rice flour, 2/3 tapioca flour. It worked out deliciously!! ❤️
Audrey says
Thank you so much Gina for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you and your family enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake. Thank you so much for sharing your gluten-free flour blends, as I know it will help others. Thanks again!
Jane says
I love cinnamon rolls and have missed them since I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. This cake was delicious and sure took care of my craving! Just be sure you swirl in the topping as evenly as you can. Everyone wanted a piece with lots of the topping in it because it was so yummy! Great recipe!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jane for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my day! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the cake and took care of your cinnamon roll craving. Thank you again!
Karen Jones says
My husband doesn’t even like sweets and loved this cake . I am Celiac and her recipes have all been amazing. Does not taste gluten free at all. I highly recommend
Audrey says
Thank you so much Karen for the wonderful recipe review, it really made my day! I am so happy that you and your husband loved the cake. Thank you for your kind words about my recipes and I am so happy that you have been enjoying them. Thank you again!
Carol says
This cinnamon cake was simply amazing. No one could tell that it was gluten free! This recipe will go in my recipe notebook along with other Mama know gluten recipes. So far they have all been keepers!!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Carol for the wonderful 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake, it was amazing, and no one could tell it as gluten-free. Thank you so much for your kind words about my recipes you have tired. Thank you again!
Leah says
Made this one this morning. I used King Arthur GF blend and also halved the recipe. I baked it in an 8×8 glass dish for about 30 minutes. Came out great! I might skip the glaze next time since I think the cake is super yummy without it. Thanks for another keeper!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Leah for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake. Thank you for sharing that you halved the recipe and baked it in an 8×8 pan, as I know it will help others. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thanks again!
Audra C says
I made both the cake (GF) and the muffins (GF/DF) today! Delicious! I was able to satisfy my craving for cinnamon rolls, but w/o the long process. (my only advice would be to add more cinnamon. I added some extra to the batter and also put some into the cream cheese frosting I made).
Audrey says
Thank you so much Audra for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake and the muffins. Thank you again!