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.
Recipe 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!
Braquel says
April 16, 2019 at 9:13 pmThis looks amazing! My husband is on a pretty strict diet so I appreciate the nutritional information but I’m trying to decide how many slices we should cut it into?
Audrey says
April 17, 2019 at 8:42 amThank you so much Braquel! This cake is made in a 9×13 pan, so traditionally it serves 16 with a 2″x3″ slice. It really all depends on how large of cake slices you want. I hope you enjoy the cinnamon roll cake.
Kim says
April 20, 2019 at 10:42 amGoing to give this a try! Do you have any recipes for baked goods without xanthan gum? Although it is “safe,” many people with Celiac, including myself can not eat it. (many digestive experts also recommend not eating it…) Thanks!
Audrey says
April 20, 2019 at 5:31 pmHi Kim! I have only baked with xanthan gum. I know that another alternative is guar gum, but I have not tried it. I know that Betterbatter is working on a gum-free gluten-free flour and I will definitely try it when it comes out. I hope you enjoy the cinnamon roll cake!
Kristen Trelz says
April 21, 2019 at 12:37 pmOmg! I just made this amazing smelling gluten free cinnamon roll cake. The glaze has been poured on and is waiting to be cut. Yum!!
Audrey says
April 22, 2019 at 9:25 amI hope you enjoy the cinnamon roll cake, Kristen! It is one of my family’s favorite cakes. Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star recipe review. The reviews mean a lot to me.
Jane Phillips says
April 22, 2019 at 10:32 pmThis cinnamon roll cake is absolutely delicious! It is the best tasting thing I have baked since going gluten-free over five years ago. I made it for our family Easter brunch and it was a hit with everyone, even those who are not gluten free. It is also simple and easy to make. Thanks, Mamma!
Audrey says
April 23, 2019 at 8:16 amI am so happy that everyone enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake, even those who were not gluten-free! Thank you so much for the 5-star recipe review Jane. It is also one of my family’s favorites. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!
Michele says
April 25, 2019 at 3:44 pmHi! Just wondering if this cake can be frozen?
Audrey says
April 25, 2019 at 11:03 pmHi Michele! I have never tried freezing the cake, but I have had readers tell me they have frozen it and that it is easily reheated. A reader told me she cut the cake into pieces before freezing them. If you try freezing the cake will you please tell me how it turns out?
patricia says
May 4, 2019 at 11:14 pmThis looks so delicious. I have to be dairy AND egg free. Do you think it would work with an egg substitute?
Thanks for your help
Audrey says
May 6, 2019 at 8:23 amHi Patricia! I have not tried this recipe with an egg replacer. If you try it, will you please let me know how it turns out? I hope you enjoy the cake.
Kristen Trelz says
May 8, 2019 at 2:55 pmThis was so dang good! It tastes just like a cinnamon roll without all of the extra work. WOOT!
Audrey says
May 8, 2019 at 8:20 pmThank you so much for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake. I love that this cake tasted just like a cinnamon roll without all of the work. Thanks again!
Tara says
May 8, 2019 at 7:41 pmThis was amazing! I’ve made it twice now. My husband (who isn’t GF) loves it too.
Audrey says
May 8, 2019 at 8:21 pmI am so happy that you and your husband enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake! Thank you so much Tara for the wonderful recipe review.
Sarah B says
May 11, 2019 at 11:26 amDo you think there would be a problem with cutting any of the 9×13 cake recipes in half for an 8×8?
Audrey says
May 11, 2019 at 5:34 pmHi Sarah! I have never tried cutting the recipe in half. If you try it will you please let me know how it turns out? I hope you enjoy the cinnamon roll cake!
Kelloe says
May 12, 2019 at 10:55 pmI made this today for Mothers Day and everyone kept coming back and cutting off more pieces. Keep in mind that my family does not ever like gluten free and dairy free baked goods! That says a ton! Thank you for this recipe, i cant wait to try more.
Audrey says
May 13, 2019 at 8:46 amI am so happy to hear that e everyone enjoyed the cake Kelloe! Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review. I hope you enjoy the other recipe you try. Than you again!
Kathy Luksich says
June 10, 2019 at 9:57 pmMade this for after-church fellowship brunch, labeled it as gluten-free, and it was the first dish gone!
Audrey says
June 10, 2019 at 11:11 pmThat makes my heart so happy to hear! Thank you so much Kathy for the wonderful 5-star recipe review. I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake. Thanks again!
Aloha says
June 19, 2019 at 2:47 pmEasiest gluten free cinnamon rolls I ever made! Thank you
Audrey says
June 19, 2019 at 6:23 pmAloha! Thank so much for the wonderful 5-star review. I am so happy that you enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake and the recipe was easy. You are so welcome, OI love sharing what I make for my family. Mahalo!
Cindy kopacz says
June 19, 2019 at 3:29 pmMy grandson loves this recipe. Even thou i have cut the sugar in half. Put in ground flax thank you for the base recipe.
Audrey says
June 19, 2019 at 6:20 pmThank you so much Cindy for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your grandson loves this recipe. I am glad to hear that the recipe works well with less sugar and ground flax in the cake. Thank you again!
Jo says
June 22, 2019 at 4:24 amOH MY! I have been gluten free for about 5 years now and cinnamon rolls (and croissants) are what I have missed the most! I get cravings for them every couple of months, but to no avail….that is until I found your recipe! You are remarkable and THANK YOUUUUUUU! I made these earlier this afternoon and couldn’t believe what I was eating! All of the texture and gooiness (and even crunch on the top) without all of the extra work that goes into cinnamon rolls! You have made my dreams come true as I and my 2 GF kids can now enjoy something as delicious as the regular folk! Also…my non-GF brother-in-law and husband LOVED these too! Couldn’t believe they were gluten-free! INSANE! THank you so much!!!! Forever Grateful!
Audrey says
June 22, 2019 at 8:39 amThank you so much Jo for the amazing 5-star recipe review! I can’t tell you how happy I am to hear that you and your family enjoyed the cinnamon roll cake. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again you really made my day!