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Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Roll Cake

Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Roll Cake

Fluffy swirls of cinnamon, pockets of melty chocolate chip goodness, and a cake that doubles as dessert or sweet breakfast treat—this Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Roll Cake is pure homemade joy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour swap half for whole wheat for nuttiness
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder (aluminum-free, if you prefer)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon plus extra for swirl
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%, or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil for a vegan twist
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (Madagascar for richest flavor)
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips (dark, milk, or a mix)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar for that cinnamon roll swirl

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan (or line with parchment).
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly blended—no clumps allowed!
  • Crack eggs into a measuring cup, add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Whisk until the mixture looks silky.
  • Pour wet ingredients over dry. Stir gently with a silicone spatula until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, toss brown sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon. Drop spoonfuls of the sugar mix over batter. Drag a knife or skewer in lazy “S” shapes to swirl.
  • Scatter mini chocolate chips evenly over the top, gently pressing a few into the surface.
  • Slide into the oven and bake 30–35 minutes. A toothpick inserted at center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the cake rest 10 minutes in the pan—this sets the swirl. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

I’ve tested this cake with all-purpose and whole wheat flour—both work, but whole wheat gives a cozy, earthy note. If your batter feels too thick, stir in a splash more milk—humidity can affect flour absorption. For an extra gooey center, press a handful of chips into the middle after 20 minutes of baking. My favorite pan: a nonstick Nordic Ware baking dish. It browns evenly and releases slices like a dream.
Keyword chocolate chip, Cinnamon Roll Cake, easy, Homemade, One-Bowl
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