💡 Quick Overview
- •The Sheet Pan Cake: An ultra-moist mashup of apple cake and cinnamon rolls, baked up as a tender cake with a creamy glaze.
- •Prep Time: Quick and fuss-free to whip up in your Thermomix®, sized to feed a crowd on a full sheet pan.
- •The Technique: A warm cinnamon-sugar mixture is spread over the batter and gently swirled with a spoon for that cozy cinnamon roll vibe.
Have you ever been craving cake, but just couldn’t decide between a cozy apple cake and warm, gooey cinnamon rolls? This Apple Cinnamon Roll Sheet Pan Cake gives you the best of both worlds in one easy recipe.
The batter comes together in a snap in your Thermomix® and makes enough to fill a whole baking sheet—saving you tons of time and effort in the kitchen.
Plus, a silky cream glaze poured over the top keeps every single bite deliciously moist and melt-in-your-mouth good.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Super moist thanks to the fresh apples
- The ultimate mashup of cinnamon rolls and apple cake
- Quick and completely effortless to throw together
- Makes a full sheet pan, perfect for feeding a crowd
- Totally beginner-friendly for Thermomix® users
- Ideal for hosting family and friends
- Topped off with a rich, creamy glaze
- Tastes just as amazing (if not better!) the next day
My Top Baking Tips
Tart apples (like Granny Smith) work best here—they give you a wonderful flavor contrast against the sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl.
Forgot to bring your butter to room temperature? No stress at all! Just use the 45°C (110°F) setting on your Thermomix® when making the batter.
Using an adjustable baking frame on your sheet pan helps the batter keep its shape so it won’t spill over the edges while baking.
Be sure to drizzle the glaze over the cake while it’s still warm so it melts slightly and soaks right into the top layer.
Can I Make This Ahead of Time?
Yes! This cake is fantastic for making ahead the day before.
Just keep it tightly covered in a cool spot, and it will stay incredibly soft and moist for two to three days.
Easy Swaps & Variations
Different Apple Varieties: Don’t have tart apples on hand? No worries! Feel free to swap in whatever apple variety you happen to have in your fruit bowl.
No Baking Frame? If you don’t own an adjustable baking frame, simply spread the batter out evenly on your baking sheet, leaving a small border around the edges.
Ingredients for Apple Cinnamon Roll Cake
For the Cake Batter:
- 110 g (approx. 4 oz) butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 200 g (approx. 7 oz) granulated sugar
- 2 packets vanilla sugar
- 520 ml (approx. 17.5 fl oz) milk
- 600 g (approx. 21 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ packets baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Filling:
- 3 large tart apples (about 600 g (approx. 21 oz))
- 150 g (approx. 5.5 oz) butter
- 130 g (approx. 4.5 oz) brown sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 200 g (approx. 7 oz) crème fraîche
- 40 g (approx. 1.5 oz) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
How to Make Apple Cinnamon Roll Cake
Instructions:
First, peel and core the apples. Chop them into small cubes and set them aside.
Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper (feel free to use an adjustable baking frame if you have one) and preheat your oven to 350°F (convection setting).
For the batter, add the room-temperature butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and eggs to the mixing bowl and mix for 1 min / Speed 5.
Pro Tip: If your butter is still cold, just set the controls to 1 min / 45°C (110°F) / Speed 5.
Next, add the milk, salt, flour, and baking powder, and mix again for 20 sec / Speed 5 until you have a smooth batter.
Transfer the batter to a bowl, fold in the diced apples, and spread the mixture evenly onto your prepared baking sheet.
For the cinnamon-sugar filling, add the cubed butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Mix for 2 min. 30 sec. / 50°C (120°F) / Speed 2. Next, pour the mixture over the dough and swirl it in with a spoon to create a nice marbled pattern.
Bake the cake for 30 minutes, then check with a toothpick to make sure it’s baked through.
Once it’s out of the oven, let the cinnamon roll cake cool for about 15 minutes.
In the meantime, whisk the crème fraîche, powdered sugar, and cinnamon together until completely smooth. Brush the glaze evenly over the warm cake.
Enjoy!
Now, I hope you have so much fun baking this recipe!
Looking for more delicious ideas? Check out this recipe, too: Nut Swirl Rolls
Happy baking,
Christoph
Apple Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake
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Start cookingIngredients
For the cake batter
- 110 g Butter softened (approx. 4 oz)
- 3 Eggs medium
- 200 g Granulated sugar (approx. 7 oz)
- 2 packet Vanilla sugar
- 520 ml Milk (approx. 17.5 fl oz)
- 600 g All-purpose flour (approx. 21 oz)
- 1,5 packet Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
For the cinnamon swirl
- 3 large Apples approx. 600 g (approx. 21 oz), tart (like Granny Smith)
- 150 g Butter (approx. 5.5 oz)
- 130 g Brown sugar (approx. 4.5 oz)
- 1,5 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1,5 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the glaze
- 200 g Crème fraîche (approx. 7 oz)
- 40 g Powdered sugar (approx. 1.5 oz)
- ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 3 large ApplesPeel and core the apples, then dice them into small cubes and set aside.Line a sheet pan with parchment paper (you can also use an adjustable baking frame if you have one) and preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) convection.
- 110 g (approx. 4 oz) Butter, 3 Eggs, 200 g (approx. 7 oz) Granulated sugar, 2 packet Vanilla sugarFor the cake batter, add the room-temperature butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and eggs to your mixing bowl and mix for 1 min. / speed 5.
- 520 ml (approx. 17.5 fl oz) Milk, 600 g (approx. 21 oz) All-purpose flour, 1,5 packet Baking powder, 1 pinch SaltNext, add the milk, salt, flour, and baking powder, and mix again for 20 sec. / speed 5 until you have a beautifully smooth batter.
- 3 large ApplesTransfer the batter to a separate bowl, gently fold in the chopped apples, and spread the mixture evenly onto your prepared sheet pan.
- 150 g (approx. 5.5 oz) Butter, 130 g (approx. 4.5 oz) Brown sugar, 1,5 tbsp All-purpose flour, 1,5 tbsp Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp Vanilla extractFor the swirl, add the butter (cubed), brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and mix for 2 min. 30 sec. / 50°C (120°F) / speed 2. Dollop this glorious mixture over the batter and use a spoon or knife to swirl it through for a gorgeous marbled effect.
- Bake the cake for 30 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean!
- 200 g (approx. 7 oz) Crème fraîche, 40 g (approx. 1.5 oz) Powdered sugar, ½ tsp Ground cinnamonLet your apple cinnamon roll cake cool for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the crème fraîche, powdered sugar, and cinnamon together until silky smooth, then brush or spread it generously over the warm cake.
