Apple Cinnamon Roll Cake

We’ve all been there, right? You’re craving dessert, but you just can’t decide between a cozy apple cake and gooey cinnamon rolls. This Apple Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake simply combines the best of both worlds into one amazing recipe.

The batter comes together in a flash in the Thermomix® and makes enough for a whole sheet pan. It saves you so much time and effort in the kitchen.

Plus, that creamy glaze on top ensures the cake stays wonderfully moist and tastes absolutely incredible.

Why you’re going to love this recipe:

• Super moist thanks to the fresh apples
• The ultimate mashup of a cinnamon roll and an apple cake
• So quick and easy to throw together
• Bakes up in a full sheet pan, so there’s plenty to go around
• Totally foolproof and perfect for Thermomix® beginners
• Ideal for when you’re hosting a crowd or having guests over
• Finished with a rich and creamy glaze
• Just as delicious (if not better!) the next day

My Pro Tips for Success

I highly recommend using tart apples (like Granny Smith)—they provide such a gorgeous contrast to the sweet cinnamon-sugar filling.

Forgot to take your butter out of the fridge to soften? No worries at all! Just use the 45°C setting on your Thermomix® for the batter as noted in the recipe.

Using a baking frame on your baking sheet helps keep the batter perfectly in shape so it doesn’t spill over the edges while baking.

Make sure to spread the glaze over the cake while it’s still warm so it melts right in and perfectly coats every bite.

Can I make this cake ahead of time?

Absolutely! This cake is perfect for making a day in advance.

Just keep it tightly covered in a cool spot, and it will stay wonderfully moist and soft for two to three days.

Fun Variations to Try

Different apples: If you don’t have any tart apples on hand, feel free to swap in whatever apple variety you have sitting in your fruit bowl!

No baking frame? If you don’t own an adjustable baking frame, no worries! Just spread the batter out evenly on your baking sheet, stopping just short of the edges.

Here’s What You Need for This Apple Cinnamon Roll Cake

For the cake batter:

• 110 g butter, softened
• 3 medium eggs
• 200 g granulated sugar
• 2 packets vanilla sugar
• 520 ml milk
• 600 g all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ packets baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

For the cinnamon sugar filling:

• 3 large tart apples (approx. 600 g)
• 150 g butter
• 130 g brown sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the icing:

• 200 g crème fraîche
• 40 g powdered sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Roll Cake

Directions:

Start by peeling and coring your apples. Dice them up into small cubes and set them aside for now.

Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper (you can also use a baking frame if you have one) and preheat your oven to 350 °F convection.

For the cake batter, add the room-temperature butter, sugar, vanilla sugar, and eggs to the mixing bowl and mix everything for 1 min. / speed 5.

Pro tip: If your butter is still cold straight from the fridge, just set your machine to 1 min. / 115 °F (45 °C) / speed 5.

Next, toss in the milk, salt, flour, and baking powder. Mix it all together for another 20 sec. / speed 5 until you get a nice, smooth batter.

Now, transfer the batter to a bowl, fold in those diced apples, and spread the mixture evenly onto your prepared baking sheet.

For the cinnamon-sugar swirl, add the butter pieces, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Mix everything for 2 min. 30 sec. / 50 °C / speed 2. Next, dollop the mixture over your batter and use a spoon to swirl it around for a pretty marbled effect.

Bake the cake for 30 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean!

Once it’s out of the oven, let your cinnamon roll cake cool for about 15 minutes.

While that’s cooling, whisk together the crème fraîche, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until perfectly smooth. Grab a pastry brush and spread this luscious glaze right over the warm cake.

Enjoy!

Alright, now it’s your turn—have so much fun baking this one!

Looking for another delicious treat? Check out this recipe: Nut Rolls

Best, Christoph

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