Glazed Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake: Another Bread Machine Triumph

Sneak Preview: Try this giant cinnamon roll cake for a fun twist to your holiday breakfast tradition. The recipe is easy to mix up in a bread machine or stand mixer.

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Do you have a Christmas breakfast tradition? Christmas morning without cinnamon rolls would be like a tree without lights. Sad.

My cinnamon roll recipe is traditional, but no harm in changing up the appearance. Right? I’m always looking for a new twist and this variation for a Texas-sized giant cinnamon roll cake fills the bill.

No bread machine? See instructions for mixing this recipe by hand or with a stand mixer in the notes at the end of the recipe.

This Giant Cinnamon Roll recipe makes 2 8-inch round cinnamon rolls.

After modifying my original cinnamon roll recipe just slightly, these rolls are a touch richer and even more delicious.

RELATED POST: My Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

As the picture below shows, rolling out the dough for this Giant Cinnamon Roll departs from the classic method.  I do my best to describe the process.

Try This Magical Substitute for Cinnamon

I have a new vice called Homemade Chai Spice Blend from a blog named Perry’s Plate. It is remarkable in many of the foods the blog author suggests, and with some of my own ideas, too.

Try it as a substitute for plain cinnamon filling in this huge cinnamon roll for a taste experience you won’t soon forget.  That being said, you can’t go wrong with the traditional brown sugar and cinnamon filling.

Are You a New Owner of a Bread Machine? 

A bread maker is one of my best friends in the kitchen. However, I don’t use it as most people do. Instead, I only use the DOUGH cycle to mix and knead the dough. Then, I shape the dough by hand and bake it in a conventional oven. It opens up a whole new bread-making experience.



RELATED POST: 6 Bread Machine Secrets You Need To Know

Help at Your Fingertips: For questions or suggestions, email Paula at saladinajar.com. If you need help, I’m happy to troubleshoot via email (faster than leaving a comment). Attach pictures and as many details as possible for the best advice.

Yield: 16 servings

Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake: A Bread Machine Recipe

Try this really big cinnamon roll that makes two 8-inch round pans adding a fun twist to a holiday cinnamon roll tradition
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Prep time: 3 hours
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 3 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients
 

Dough:

  • ½ cup (114 g) milk
  • ½ cup (114 8) half-and-half
  • 2 (100 g) egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (57 g) softened butter
  • 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, unbleached
  • 2 teaspoons instant or bread machine yeast

Filling:

  • ¼ cup (57 g) butter
  • cup (142 g) brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons cinnamon

Glaze

  • 2 cups (454 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cold coffee or milk
  • Heavy cream

Instructions

  • Add 1/2 cup (114 g) milk and 1/2 cup (114 8) half-and-half to the bread machine pan.
  • Add 2 (100 g) egg yolks, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup (57 g) softened butter, 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, unbleached, and 2 teaspoons instant or bread machine yeast to bread machine pan in order given.
  • Choose the DOUGH cycle on your bread machine and press “Start.” Leave the lid open and check the dough after about 5-10 minutes. The dough should stick to the sides, then pull away cleanly. If it doesn’t pull away, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. If it doesn’t stick at all, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time until it “sticks then pulls away”. (See the pictures on this
    if you are unsure at this point.) Close the lid on machine and allow the machine to finish the dough cycle which will include time for the dough to rise.
  • When the machine beeps, check the dough. If it has not doubled in size, leave it alone and let it continue to proof inside the bread machine until it has doubled.
  • Prepare two 8-inch non-stick round pans (gold or dark-colored work best). Spray the inside of each with Baker’s Joy. This works like a charm when it comes time to get the cinnamon roll out of the pan. Set aside.
  • Gently remove risen dough from the bread machine onto a floured surface. Divide the dough in half.
  • Roll one-half of the dough into a 7 1/2 inch by 16 1/2 inch rectangle as pictured above.
  • Slather 2 tablespoons of softened butter onto the dough and spread to the edges of the rectangle.
  • Make the glaze by combining the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of the filling evenly over the butter.
  • Cut five pieces of dough that are approximately 1 1/2 inches wide and 16 1/2 inches long.
  • Let strips rest for about 15 minutes or until they start to become a little puffy.
  • Take one strip and loosely roll it up like a bandage. Pick up the next strip, slightly overlapping where the first strip ended, and continue wrapping the strip, always putting the buttered side with sugar towards the inside.
  • After you have wrapped 2-3 strips, go ahead and transfer the roll to your prepared pan as it will become difficult to hold together without wrapping it too tightly.
  • Continue to wrap the remaining strips in the same way except that now you will just lay the strips into position horizontally up against the roll as you make your way around the outer edge. It’s important not to stretch the dough or wrap it tightly because the dough needs room to grow as it proofs.
  • Repeat the process with the other half of the dough in the second pan.
  • Loosely cover both pans with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to proof.
  • When the dough is almost double in size (45 minutes to 1 hour or more depending on the ambient temperature), set the oven to 350 degrees F to preheat.
  • Rolls may rise unevenly and be much higher in the middle than the outside. If necessary, before placing rolls into the oven, gently mash on top of the plastic wrap with your fingers to push the dough in the middle down and towards the edge so the roll is level. Be careful not to press air out. The idea is just to redistribute it. Don’t worry, the dough will spring back when it hits the oven. Remove the plastic wrap.
  • Bake at 350˚ F in a preheated oven for about 22-25 minutes or until rolls are evenly browned on top.
  • Remove from the oven and allow rolls to sit for about 10 minutes. Use a plastic knife to loosen rolls from the pan and place them onto your serving dish.
  • Make icing while the rolls bake. Combine coffee (or milk if you prefer) with the sugar. Add enough heavy cream to make a pourable consistency. Drizzle icing over the top.

Notes

  1. To make this recipe in a heavy-duty stand mixer, add ingredients to the bowl in the same order. Turn on low to mix until all ingredients are moistened. Using dough hook, turn speed to 2 or 3 and continue beating/kneading until dough becomes smooth and elastic, about 5-10 minutes. Cover and allow to rise in a warm place. Deflate dough gently and shape rolls as indicated in recipe.
  2. If making by hand, combine all ingredients into a shaggy ball in a large bowl. Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead with your hands until dough becomes smooth and elastic, a process that will likely take 10-20 minutes depending on your experience. Place dough ball into a greased bowl. Cover and allow to rise until double. Deflate dough gently and shape rolls as indicated in recipe
  3. Please note: If you substitute regular yeast for instant or bread machine yeast, you must dissolve it first before adding to the dry ingredients. Stir it into about 1/4 cup of the lukewarm liquid called for in the recipe. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Add to other wet ingredients and then add dry ingredients. Proceed as directed to knead and shape rolls.
  4. If you want to assemble this the night before, place in the refrigerator after you have formed the roll but before it rises the second time. Remove rolls from the fridge approximately 2 hours before you want to bake them. They will need to rise to almost double their original size.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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13 Comments

  1. Diane Avans says:

    5 stars
    I made these and they were delicious!! But, my rolls wanted to fall apart. Is that from not enough flour?

    1. Hi Diane,

      I’m glad the big cinnamon roll was delicious for you. Did you take a picture by any chance? I’m unsure what you mean by “rolls wanted to fall apart.” Usually, that would be due to too much flour, making them dry. Did you measure with cups or weigh the flour? Did you check the dough as it kneaded to make sure the moisture was correct? See this post: A Surprising Secret for Making Better Bread with a Bread Machine. Did you use a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature? Overbaking could also make them fall apart.

      Do any of these ideas sound like a possibility? I just had a thought—are you talking about before baking or after? It can be awkward to shape this into one big roll. If that’s what you mean, my only suggestion is to keep practicing. You’ll get it.

    1. Hi Diane,
      This recipe makes two very large cinnamon rolls so you will need a pan for each roll.

  2. Looks really nice and yummy ?
    Paula, can you pls clarify on 2 things: –
    1. Unbleached flour = all purpose or bread??
    2. I’m not very clear of Step#13

    Thanks!!

    1. Ju, I wish you were my neighbor so I could sample all the bread you make. 🙂

      1. You can use either. However, when I say unbleached, I’m referring to all-purpose. Otherwise, I just say bread flour.
      2. This one probably needs a video. I’ll have to work on that. As you start to roll the cinnamon roll, it will become too big to transfer to the pan without it falling apart. So, after the first few strips, place your small roll in the middle of the pan. Continue wrapping the strips around the center, but now the roll is inside the pan so you won’t have to move it when you’re done making wrapping the cinnamon roll.

      Hope this helps until I can make a video.

  3. We love Cinnamon Rolls at Christmas too – this giant one looks amazing! Hope you had a very Merry Christmas!

    1. We had a wonderful Christmas, Betty. Hope you did, too. Happy New Year!

  4. Hi Paula , I am looking to buy a bread machine , may I have the name of your machine , I would like to buy the same . I would try your rolls for this holiday season . Thank you and wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

    1. Hi Mai,
      Mine is a Zojirushi. They are spendy but it seemed the best when I bought it a few years ago. Still going strong. Merry Christmas to you, too.

      1. Mai Bouchard says:

        Thank you very much !

  5. Hi. When I open my bread machine lid, it stops. I have the same bread machine you have, which I love. I have to use a toothpick to depress the button inside a small hole to keep it running. Any suggestions or tips. Thanks. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Thanks for a wonder blog with awesome recipes.

    1. Connie,
      I’ve never hear of a bread machine like that. Is there a window you can watch? I hope so. Merry Christmas to you, too.