Gooey Cinnamon Roll Cake

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GOOEY CINNAMON ROLL CAKE

Cinnamon roll lovers rejoice! This warm glazed vanilla cake oozing with pockets of gooey cinnamon swirls has
your back. It is reminiscent of a cinnamon roll, but prepared in a fraction of the time and effort. Plus…recipe
VIDEO!
I cannot even count the number of times that I’ve made this cake.
It is, hands down, a family favorite and one of my most requested things to bake.
It’s one of those things that after you finish eating your share (and lick the plate), you find yourself standing beside the serving platter,
fork in hand, and sneaking in bite after bite until the symptoms of a sugar coma start to kick in. Usually a partner in crime is involved.
One problem with the way I’ve always made it though, is that it was so Ooooooglayyyyy!
Baked in a rectangular pan with irregular brown tunnels and holes, it definitely wasn’t a looker. Delicious YES, pretty NO.
If it weren’t for its mesmerising smell, I don’t think anyone would be willing to try it.
I patted myself with all that “its not what is outside but what is inside that counts,” “beauty comes from within,” “never judge a book by its
cover,” and every other self-esteem boosting anecdote our mothers told us as pimply teenagers.
But then when my brother, who’s actually obsessed with this cake, calls it “Worm Grave Cake,” I decided it was time for a facelift.
This cake deserved to look as good as it tasted and it wouldn’t hurt if it looked like an actual cinnamon roll.
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So when I stumbled across The Baker Chick’s pumpkin cinnamon roll cake with all her swirling and twirling action, I knew that that is the
way to go.
And now my beloved cinnamon roll cake not only tastes like a cinnamon roll, but looks like one too!
So what’s that deal with this insanely good cake?
You see those pockets of gooey gloriousness oozing out of it? Yeaaaaah…that’s the deal with this cake.
I call this “The Goo.” But I think “The Magic” would’ve been a better fit.
This is what makes the cinnamon roll cake, taste like a cinnamon roll. It’s also responsible for the “gooey” in the title.
It tastes exactly like the filling of a real cinnamon roll and gives the cake that irresistible gooey texture of a the roll’s center.
Also that glaze…Mmmmm…you can’t have a cinnamon roll without a glaze right? Its just against the law.
Unlike cinnamon rolls, this cake takes no time to make and is so easy. No yeast, no rising, no fancy mixers, no creaming of butter and
sugar. It’s all done by hand with the help of a good ol’ whisk and maybe a spatula.
Here’s a video of how it all comes together!
Now let’s dive into the details!
You first start by making the “Goo,” aka “The Magic,’ by combining together ingredients that just can’t go wrong; butter, brown sugar,
cinnamon and flour. Done!
Now on to the cake, which comes together so easily by whisking together the usual cake suspects: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt,
eggs, milk, vanilla and melted butter. Then it gets poured in a buttered and floured pan. I prefer springform for its ease of release. What
is it with me and rhyming these days?!
Then you get your glorious “Goo” with a capital G and pipe in a circular motion, starting from the center and going round and round
towards the sides of the pan.
Then you bake that beauty and keep peaking inside the oven to make sure that the swirls are still there. And yes indeed they are!
Towards the end of baking make a simple glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla and some milk. That’s it!Then while the
cake is still hot, pour it all over. The glaze will soak in a little and after it sets, it will give a slight crackly texture to the top of the cake.
Kinda like a donut. Oh yeah!
Now try to resist and wait at least ten minutes so you don’t burn your tongue and to give the glaze a chance to set.
Now go ahead…cut yourself a small piece or BIG, close your eyes and enjoy.
Aaaawwwww…My ugly duckling not ugly anymore.
I loved you regardless though.
Updated (17/1/2015): (TROUBLESHOOTING)
Several readers have been having issues with this recipe. For that reason I’ve decided to change its name from”Easy” Gooey
Cinnamon Roll Cake to just ‘Gooey Cinnamon Roll Cake,’ because if it poses a challenge to some, then apparently its not as
easy as it seems, and therefore should not be a part of the title. With that said, I’m still up to my claim that this is
one incredibly delicious cake when made right. I’ve been making it for years and people just go nuts over it. I’d really love for
you to achieve the same successful results and so I decided that it would helpful to add a troubleshooting section, to help you
avoid any of the problems that others were faced with. So please read before proceeding with the recipe.
Pan size: The size of the pan is critical to the success of this cake. It should be an 11 inch/28cm round pan. Any smaller than that and
the cake will rise too much and the goo will sink into the batter, erasing all of these beautiful swirly details akin of a cinnamon roll. If
you don’t have this pan size then I’d recommend opting for the 9X13 baking pan method. Also make sure that if you use a springform
pan, that its leakproof. Some kinds tend to leak, and if that happens, you’ll lose all your goo in the baking process and make a huge
mess in the oven.
Softened butter for the goo NOT melted: Make sure the butter called in for the goo is softened to room temperature and NOT
melted. Using melted butter will cause the goo to float up on top of the cake, making one greasy, overly sweet mess. The cake will
be swimming in melted butter and you don’t want that by any means.
Soft brown sugar: Make sure that the brown sugar you use for the goo is the soft kind that feels like wet sand. Using the other
coarse kind of brown sugar like the demerara kind, will cause the goo to be coarse in texture and will not dissolve into the butter. The
texture will just be off. Brands I love using are Dominos and Red Path from when I used to live in Canada.
Use the entire amount of goo: Don’t be afraid to use all of it. If you don’t, the cake won’t be as gooey and might end up of the dry
side.
Piping tip size: Make sure that your piping tip or opening of your zipper lock bag is not larger than 1/2inch or 1 1/2cm in diameter. If
your piping is too thick, the goo will be too heavy for the batter to hold up and will be more prone to sink, again losing all the swirly
details.
Consider the 9X13 baking pan method: If you’re looking for an easier, fuss-free method to make this cake that does not require
meticulous piping or don’t have the correct round pan size, then I highly recommend foregoing the round pan and use a
9X13inch baking pan like a pyrex instead. I have detailed instructions of doing that in the ‘Notes’ section of the recipe. Basically you
pour the batter in a rectangular pan, drop random spoonfuls of the goo right on top of the cake batter, give it a few swirls with a knife or
skewer and that’s it. You don’t even need to unmold the cake from the pan because its served right from it.
Testing for doness: Start checking for the doneness of the cake after 25 minutes. Gently press with your finger in the center, if it
still feels very soft, then give it another 5 minutes, then another 5 if needed. I never had to bake it for more than 35 minutes but oven
temperatures vary. When lightly pressed with your finger, it should spring back and feel firm. Insert a toothpick in a cake-only area in
the center, where you can’t see any brown goo. Remember that the goo is very soft and liquidy and so if you insert the toothpick in it, it
will seem raw even if the cake is done. The toothpick should come out clean with a few cooked crumbs attached. Undercooking will
result is a semi-raw cake and overcooking will result in a dried out goo that won’t ooze out.
Halving the recipe: If you don’t need that much cake hanging around, you could easily halve this recipe. I do it all the time when
we’re having a small company. Use an 8inch cake pan for the round method with the piped swirls, or an 8inch square baking pan for
the dolloping the goo method. Keep in mind that it will bake in less time, so start checking after 20 minutes.
I sincerely hope that this helps you achieve the same bonkers awesome results that myself and others had. If you have any
other issues that I have not covered and wish to be addressed, please leave in the comments below, so I could add it to the
troubleshooting section.
If you’ve tried this recipe and liked it as much as I do, kindly let us know in a comment below and add in a tip for success that
might help others. Thank you:)
Y I E L D : 1 ( 11 I N C H ) R O U N D C A K E O R 1 ( 9 X 1 3 I N C H ) R E C TA N G U L A R C A K E
EASY GOOEY CINNAMON

ROLL CAKE
Please read the troubleshooting section above
before proceeding with the recipe for tips to
guarantee success with this cake.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE "GOO":
1 cup (8 ounces/ 227 grams) unsalted butter,

softened but slightly cool
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1 cup (7 ounces/ 200 grams) packed soft light
brown sugar
2 tablespoons (15 grams) flour
1 1/2 tablespoons (8 grams) ground cinnamon
FOR THE CAKE:
3 cups (13 1/4 ounces/ 375 grams) flour (preferably weighed for accurate results
or measured using the Spoon & Sweep method -see note below)*
1 cup (7 ounces/ 200 grams) granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup (4 ounces/ 114 grams) unsalted butter, melted
FOR THE GLAZE:
2 cups (8 ounces/ 227 grams) powdered sugar

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS
P R E H E AT T H E O V E N T O 3 5 0 F / 1 8 0 C .
TO MAKE THE "GOO":
1. In a medium bowl combine together the 1 cup butter, brown sugar, flour and
cinnamon until well blended. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a round tip (I use
a 1/2 inch/1 1/2 cm diameter) or a zipper lock bag snipped in one corner. Set
aside.
TO MAKE THE CAKE:
1. Spray or butter and flour an 11-inch round pan (preferably springform).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and
salt. Set aside.
3. In a large liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs and
vanilla.
4. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk just until combined. Lumps
will remain.
5. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter to the batter while mixing. The batter should
now be smooth but a few lumps are OK.
6. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, then starting in the center pipe the
"Goo" in a circular motion going around and around towards the sides of the pan
until the goo is all finished.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake
comes out clean. Do not insert the toothpick in the 'Goo" area, because that is
supposed to be gooey anyway.
8. Remove the removal rim of the pan, if using the springform pan, and transfer to a
serving platter. Or leave it in the pan if using a regular one (without a removable
rim).
9. Drizzle the glaze all over the cake, then leave it to cool for about 10 minutes
before serving.
10. This cake tastes best when served warm out of the oven when the "Goo" is still
melty, but cooled portions of the cake can be warmed in the microwave.
11. Store leftovers in a airtight container.
TO MAKE THE GLAZE:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth.
RECIPE NOTES
1. If you don't have a kitchen scale to weigh the flour, use the Spoon & Sweep method: Use
a spoon to lightly fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained, then sweep
access with the back of a knife.
2. For an even simpler method (ahem...the not so pretty one), this cake could be made in a
9X13 inch baking pan and served right from the pan, thus eliminating the piping of the goo
and removing the cake from the pan. After pouring the batter in the pan, simply dollop
spoonfuls of "Goo" all over the pan in a dotting fashion, then using a knife marble and swirl
through the cake.
Adapted from Picky Palate. who happened to make hers in cute little cupcakes. Hers
were actually very pretty.
Look inspired by The Baker Chick
Measurements Note: All recipes of this site have been developed using weight measurements. Although US
volume measurements have been included for your convenience, it is highly encouraged that you weigh your
ingredients using a kitchen scale to get the best possible results. Due to the sensitive nature of baking, kitchen
scales are proven to yield more accurate and consistent results than measuring cups. Enjoy!
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166 COMMENTS ON “GOOEY CINNAMON ROLL CAKE”
SARA — D E C E M B E R 4 , 2 0 1 4 @ 11 : 0 4 A M REPLY
This is by far my best cinnamon treat….. I think i will be able to make this easilly. So proud of all your baking and the way you
are presenting it
CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 1:07 AM REPLY
Our favorite “ugliest best cake in the world” just got a makeover. You gotta try the new and improved version:)
YOSRA — D E C E M B E R 4 , 2 0 1 4 @ 11 : 3 6 A M REPLY
I can’t wait to try this one! It looks amazing!!!!!
I can’t wait for you to try it. So good:)
NOURA — DECEMBER 4, 2014 @ 4:22 PM REPLY
Tried this one before and it was amazing! Lost the recipe so thank u for making it come true again:))
Isn’t it the best?! I’m so glad I was able to bring it back to your life:)
AMI@NAIVECOOKCOOKS — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 3:45 AM REPLY
Yummm!! You got me with this cake!! Looks so delicious and just perfect for breakfast!!
CLEOBUTTERA — D E C E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 4 @ 1 0 : 11 A M REPLY
Breakfast of the champs for sure! Thanks Ami:)
THALIA @ BUTTER AND BRIOCHE — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 5:44 AM REPLY
I have never seen a cake like this before! This gooey cinnamon roll cake just looks so delicious… and I bet it tasted even better
too!
Oh yum its definitely one of my personal favourites. Thanks Thalia:)
M AY T E G A R C I L L E S G A R C I L L E S — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 5:01 PM REPLY
Ummmm que delicia, me acabo de enamorar de este maravilloso pastel, me imagino que sabrá mejor que la presencia que
tiene. Una pregunta ¿que es luz? porque en España no creo que lo pueda encontrar, y si no lo encuentro ¿con que
ingrediente puedo sustituirlo? Gracias Besos
CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 10:14 PM REPLY
Thanks for your comment:) Since all the Spanish words I know could be counted on one hand (one of which is paella), I
got your comment translated on google translate. I’m so happy you like this cake! As for the ‘light,’ in the ingredients, I’m
sorry I forgot to add the word ‘sugar’ to it, so I just fixed it. Its just light brown sugar. Hope that helps:)
M AY T E G A R C I L L E S G A R C I L L E S — DECEMBER 7, 2014 @ 3:31 PM REPLY
Muchisimas gracias !! yo tambien uso el traductor de google, no te preocupes, en España tenemos azúcar morena, no
será luz, pero es azúcar morena, de nuevo ¡¡ muchisimas gracias !! Saludos desde Oviedo en el norte de España
Greetings from Egypt to you too:))
LAURA DEMBOWSKI — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 10:29 PM REPLY
This looks ah-mazing! Pinned and bookmarked because I really need to make this!
Thanks Laura. I’m so happy you liked it; its really one of my personal favorites. I hope you like it as much as we do:)))
ERICA — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 10:39 PM REPLY
WOW YUM YUM YUM That looks delish! Pinned!
CLEOBUTTERA — JANUARY 17, 2015 @ 8:54 PM REPLY
Thanks for the pin Erica:)
MARINA — D E C E M B E R 6 , 2 0 1 4 @ 11 : 0 1 A M REPLY
Oh my God I cannot wait until I make this! <3
Oh you gotta do yourself a favor and make it. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do:)
MENNA — D E C E M B E R 7 , 2 0 1 4 @ 11 : 4 7 A M REPLY
YUM! I really can’t wait to do it
Will be waiting to taste some of yours! I’m sure it will be so yummy:)
RAMONA @ THE MERCHANT BAKER — DECEMBER 8, 2014 @ 3:01 AM REPLY
Oh sweet cinnamon gooey yumminess…this looks fantastic!
Thank you Ramona:)
TA M . — DECEMBER 9, 2014 @ 5:23 AM REPLY
I am making this for a teacher appreciation luncheon tomorrow. My husband was a guinea pig for my first round and loved it. I
used a 9 x2 springform pan as I could not find an 11 in. Was delicious, but not as pretty as yours. The “rings” weren’t quite as
uniform. Any suggestions?
Hi Tam:) I’m so happy you liked it! Ok so actually a few of my friends who tried it had the same problem too, so I got into
my mad scientist mode to try and find out what went wrong. Turns out that they too used smaller pans and their piping
was so thick. With the goo being so thick and heavy, it tends to sink and disappear within the cake batter, especially if you
have a lot of batter in a small pan. So my suggestion to you would be, to first make sure that you use a piping tip or ziplock opening
of not more than 1/2inch. This make it light enough so it doesn’t sink. The size of the pan is important too. A 9inch pan will produce
a very high cake layer and will cause the goo to sink in. So you could either divide the cake batter on 2 (8inch pans) and if there’re
not springform, then make sure you line them with parchment paper so you could easily turn them out. Otherwise they will stick to
the pan because of the gooey nature of the cake. Another alternative which I talk in detail about in the ‘notes’ section of the recipe
is to use a 9X13 baking pan and serve right from it. This is the way I’ve always made it before. So good but not as pretty. Hope that
helps.
Wishing you luck:)
S A R A H | B R O M A B A K E RY — DECEMBER 9, 2014 @ 5:59 AM REPLY
Found your website from Pinterest… your stuff is GORGEOUS! Just crushing hard over, uhm, everything. So glad to have
found you!
What the whaaat?! Sarah from Broma Bakery? I loooove your blog. Its too hard for me right now to express how happy I
am that you not only visited my blog, but liked it aaaand left a comment. Thank you thank you, that means so much
coming from a talented blogger like you:)
S A R A H | B R O M A B A K E RY — DECEMBER 9, 2014 @ 4:32 PM REPLY
Of course!! You’ve got something good going. Excited to see what’s in store!
Eeeeek! I hope to measure up to your expectations:)
ANISAH — DECEMBER 10, 2014 @ 2:55 PM REPLY
This is being made in the very near future, but a question. I find many recipes to sweet for my taste so would it affect the recipe
too much if I cut the sugar by let’s say twenty five percent in both the goo and the cake? I love dessert but many of the recipes
I find online make me fall into sugar overload!
I wouldn’t recommend cutting the sugar of the cake because doing so well affect the texture, making it drier. Aside from
the sweetness that sugar lends, it also an important player in the moistness of any cake. As for the goo, I’m worried that if
you cut the brown sugar, it might get too buttery and the texture will be just off, affecting the outcome of the entire cake.
My suggestion would be to reduce the glaze on top or omit it altogether. This will definitely help reduce the sweetness factor
without affecting the texture of the cake. Hope that helps:)
SHAIMAA — D E C E M B E R 11 , 2 0 1 4 @ 9 : 4 9 P M REPLY
I just baked this like right now and I wanted to ask a few things 😀 First, when I made my “goo”, it wasn’t as smooth as the one
in your pics…the sugar doesn’t melt or anything you can still see the granules… I microwaved the mix a bit and whisked at
again but it didn’t change…so I piped it anyway and baked the cake. The goo didn’t sink or anything, it just doesn’t ooze out
like yours… Also, the icing soaks in so much that the cake turns out EXTREMELY sweet. I think it should be optional and served aside.
However, the cake itself is absolutely GORGEOUS. A buttery, fluffy goodness. Loved it. Any suggestions about what do to next time with
my goo? Haha.
Love the blog xx
Hi Shaimaa. By your description of the goo’s texture, I think you might’ve used the wrong type of brown sugar. There’s
are 2 types: one that is very soft & feels like wet sand & the granules are so tiny. If u squeeze some in the palm of your
hands, they clump up. This type dissolve perfectly. The brand I use most of the time is called Dominos. The other type of
brown sugar is very coarse & has very large granules even bigger than that of granulated sugar. It’s also very dry. This type is most
commonly used for sweetening tea. I think you probably used that one. Please try using the other type & you’ll see a huge
difference. Ok the second problem was the goo not sinking in. One of my friends had the same exact problem & she too
complained that the cake turned out too sweet. I’ll tell u why. By microwaving it the butter melts & makes the whole mixture
separate & it gets to light to sink in. During baking the goo floats to the top creating a very sugary, too buttery surface. On top of
that you pour the glaze, so what happens is that you end up with a sugar bomb of a surface. All the sweetness concentrates on the
top & you’re right it will feel “too much.” If the goo had sunk in the cake the sweetness wouldn’t got distributed inside the cake
leaving room for the top to be glazed. That way it won’t feel too sweet, but ofcourse its up to you whether you want use the glaze or
leave it. In our house it’s mandatory. No one ever complained about it being too sweet even the older folks:) Hope this helps & don’t
give up on this cake, when done right, it will be one of the yummiest cakes ever. If the piping intimidates you, try the rectangular
pan (Pyrex) method down in the notes section. It’s fuss free & actually this is how I’ve always made it, but this time around I wanted
it to look extra special. It will still taste amazing. Better luck next time:)
MEGAN — DECEMBER 16, 2014 @ 4:35 PM REPLY
could this be made in advance and reheated? I am thinking for Christmas morning. Can I make it and bake it, then reheat in
the morning – or will that dry it out? Could I assemble the night before and just bake it the morning of? Any suggestions?
Hi Megan. I wouldn’t recommend baking the day before, because the gooey part will get absorbed by the cake and lose
its signature ooziness. It really tastes best freshly baked out of the oven. I also can’t guarantee the results of mixing the
cake batter in advance, because once mixed the baking powder gets activated and might expire by morning. What I
usually do, is that I mix the goo ingredients together and store in a container in the fridge and mix the cake’s dry ingredients
together in a bowl and cover that tightly. I also measure out the milk with the vanilla and weight the butter in another bowl and store
those in the fridge too. Next morning, take out everything from the fridge to let it come to room temperature. To speed things up,
you can microwave the milk mixture as well as the goo stirring every 10 seconds, being very very careful not to melt it. It’s very
important that the goo stays pliable and NOT soupy. Submerge the eggs in hot water to bring to room temperature, melt the butter
and just mix everything together, assemble and bake. I also suggest that you read the previous comments of others who tried it for
troubleshooting. I can’t stress enough the importance of the size of the pan’s and the piping tip. Otherwise, I’d recommend the
9X13 baking pan method, explained in the ‘notes’ section of the recipe. Good luck and Merry Christmas:)
MEGAN — DECEMBER 16, 2014 @ 5:19 PM REPLY
THANKS SO MUCH!
MARIAM — DECEMBER 26, 2014 @ 12:09 PM REPLY
Just got it out of the oven, my husband couldn’t wait till it cools down, it tasted delicious, i just have some comments:
1- the goo – aside from being super delicious -it was a lot, i still have about half the amountbin the fridge! Which will make it
easier for me next time i make the cake!
2- the cake itself tasted great, the only thing that i thought was a lot was the baking powder, it made the cake rise A LOT, it was double
the photo you posted, which made the cake take around 10 minutes more than the time you mentioned.
But at the end, it was such delicious cake that i would definitely bake once again, and my husband is telling you it’s DELICIOUS, now i
have to go and gobble some more! Have a good day and thank you.
Thanks Mariam for coming back and letting me know how it turned out! I’m so happy you liked the taste. We too love to
eat it straight out of the oven; we might’ve had several burnt tongue incidents. Regarding the issues you had, I’m sensing
that you might’ve used a smaller pan. If that’s the case, then you’re right, you’ll feel that the goo is too much because the
surface area is smaller and so won’t fit all of the goo. Also it will rise more than normal and turn out a lot thicker than pictured. If you
don’t have a round pan that is 11 inches, I recommend using the 9X13 baking pan method mentioned in the notes. If you do try it
again, please please please use the entire amount of goo, its incredible with the full amount. It will give you a piece of goo with
every bite. Unless of course you prefer the goo very subtle, then its definitely up to you.
MARIAM — DECEMBER 28, 2014 @ 10:32 AM REPLY
i used a 23 cm round spring pan! anyway i’ll definitely do it once more thank you
Ok so 23cm is 9 inches and 11 inches is about 28cm so that a difference of 5cm. While I’m sure it still tasted great,
that’s the reason behind your cake rising too much and turning out too thick. Try the correct pan size and I promise
you’ll see a BIG difference. Also pour all that goo in, you’ll like it even more:) If you don’t have a 28cm round pan,
then go with 13X9 inch pyrex, it won’t look as pretty but it will actually be easier in the making and tastes just as delicious.
CINDY — JANUARY 15, 2015 @ 6:48 PM REPLY
Looks yummy! Just curious how does this work if you do not plan on eating it until the next day? Thanks!
CLEOBUTTERA — JANUARY 16, 2015 @ 12:52 AM REPLY
Hi Cindy:) It will still taste great! Just heat individual portions in the microwave because its best eaten warm. However, I
think that the texture is at its ideal state served on the same day. I’m afraid that you might lose that signature ooziness of
the goo. Please read my answer to Megan’s comment for suggestions on how you could prepare it in advance. Thanks
and good luck:)
S A L LY — JANUARY 16, 2015 @ 5:43 AM REPLY
Hi Cleobuttera, My husband received this recipe from his daugther-in-law in Canada. I love cinnamon
rolls & intend to try your receipe. Would it turn out good if I included raisins in the goo?? and if so,
what measurement would I use?? Thank you.
Hey Sally:) Most definitely raisins would work perfectly here as well as any chopped nuts. I’d go with 2/3 of a cup. My only
concern would be that with the chunky raisins inside the goo, it might be difficult to pipe; might get stuck in the piping tip
but that’s just a guess. Give a try it and see if it goes out smoothly, if not then my suggestion would be to use the
9X13inch baking pan method which does not require any piping and tastes just as good. Details for that are mentioned in the
‘Notes’ section of the recipe. Good luck! I’d love to know how it goes:)
C A R O LY N 4 1 5 — JANUARY 17, 2015 @ 5:02 PM REPLY
Okay, so I was eager to try this because cinnamon rolls are a huge staple at this house. I set up the mise en place and
checked it twice. Read the recipe several times and got started. Are you certain the recipe is posted correctly? What I ended
up with was a greasy, nasty, horrible mess and looked nothing like what you posted. As a matter of fact, it took over an hour to
bake it because it was not baking in the center and I have a perfectly calibrated oven. The crumb was greasy and not at all pleasing. The
“goo” sat on top of the cake and turned into a rock, even after the initial 30 minutes. I suspected that would happen, but reviewing your
steps again, I did it exactly as you did and piped it on top of the cake mixture. It didn’t sink into the cake, it didn’t separate the rings that
denotes a cinnamon “roll”. I’m sure there is something amiss in this recipe but would like to try it again with the proper steps and
ingredients. Please review and let me know. As a trained pastry chef, the cake recipe seemed a little odd, but thought I would give you
the benefit of the doubt and try anyway.
Thanks
RANDY — JANUARY 17, 2015 @ 9:32 PM REPLY
Your result was much the same as mine.
Dear Carolyn and Randy, Thanks to you guys for pointing out your issues, I’ve decided to add a ‘troubleshooting
section’ to the post. I’ll do my best to cover all the problems that were mentioned and how to avoid them to ensure
success.
Troubleshooting section added. Hope that helps:)
Hi Carolyn, I am terribly sorry that it didn’t turn out for you. So I checked and checked and checked several times because I’m
not gonna lie, your comment really made me doubt that I typed something wrong. I even went back to the original recipe from
which I had adapted mine and compared them to each other and still I couldn’t find any mistake. You could check for yourself by
clicking the link I attached under the recipe to ‘Picky Palate’ and read her ingredients and instructions too, if you’d like to make sure. The
only difference between mine and hers is that I make it in a round pan and pipe the goo in a swirled fashion to make it look like a cinnamon
roll. Her method uses a 9X13inch baking pan and dollops the goo on top. I have more detailed instructions for that method too in the
‘Notes’ section after the recipe. Either way it turns out delicious. I’d really really love to help you get it right because its really that good. I
have so many friends who made and loved it and want you to be among them. I’m so surprised that the goo sat on top and didn’t sink in.
The cake is actually buttery with pockets of goo but not unpleasantly greasy all. I have a friend that had the same problem of having the
goo swim on top in a greasy mess and it turns out that she melted the butter called for the goo instead on using softened which makes all
the difference. Could it be that you did the same thing too? Also was the brown sugar you used the soft type like Dominos brand? What
about your pan size, was it 11inches?
I really hope you have better luck with it next time. Maybe you could halve the recipe and make it in an 8inch square pan using the
dalloping method to make sure you really like it before committing to a large amount. I do that a lot when I’m having a small company.
Please let me know how it goes and throw in as many questions as you need. I’d really really love to help.
Thanks for your comment:)
C A R O LY N 4 1 5 — JANUARY 18, 2015 @ 12:05 AM REPLY
I used an 11 inch spring form pan as directed and I did not melt the butter for the goo. The recipe said softened, I used
softened. The sponge recipe called for melted, I used melted. The chemistry for sponge was way off with the amount of butter
used, especially in liquid form. Like Randy, there was too much butter for the recipe and made everything greasy. While training
as a pastry chef, the first thing they taught us to always use superior products for best results. I always use superior products.
Actually the amount of butter used in the sponge itself is half of what is used in most classic vanilla cakes. The popular
1234 cake uses 1 cup of butter per 3 cups of flour, while this one only uses 1/2 cup of butter per 3 cups of flour. The
shortage of butter in the sponge is made up in the goo, which yes seems a little excessive but its what moistens the
sponge and what makes the goo gooey. The cake is undoubtedly buttery but again we’ve never found it greasy but that could be a
relative thing. I hope you check out the troubleshooting section I added in response to your comment.
RANDY — JANUARY 17, 2015 @ 9:30 PM REPLY
Well, I just finished cooking this cake and I have a few issues with it. My finished cake looked nothing like the picture. I followed
the directions exactly and my cake before cooking looked exactly like your pictures. While cooking the butter literally ran out of
my cake and onto a pan placed below the cake. My finished cake resembled more of a white cake with a lump of cinnamon
dough in the middle. I won’t be making this cake again.
C A R O LY N 4 1 5 — JANUARY 18, 2015 @ 12:07 AM REPLY
Agreed. I was hoping there was a mistake in the recipe, but there is a no logic to the crumb and cinnamon mixture. I
hoped it would work, but I think I knew it wouldn’t….
Hi Randy,
So sad that it didn’t turn out well for you. I’ve been making this recipe for years and its has always a hit. However since you,
among other readers have been having issues with it, I think it might be helpful to add a troubleshooting section in the post. I’ll
try to cover all the problems that have been faced and how to avoid them.
In your specific case, and by your description of how the butter ran onto the other pan, it looks like your springform pan leaked and thus
did not contain the goo in. I totally understand why you wouldn’t want to make this cake again, but if you ever decide to give it another
chance, I’d recommend trying the easier method which uses a 9X13 baking pan like a pyrex and dollop the goo onto the batter. That way
ensures that the goo won’t be going anywhere and no piping is involved, so you shouldn’t expect it to look like a cinnamon roll but the
taste is amazing. I’ve always been doing it that way until I decided that I needed it to look prettier because I like a good presentation.
Sadly, its not working for everyone:( But then again its the taste is what matters.
Thanks for your comment.
Troubleshooting section added. Hope that helps:)
NICOLE — JANUARY 19, 2015 @ 5:30 AM REPLY
Sounds yummy!! Do you have to use Whole Milk?? We’re waaaaaayyyy out in the country (it’s 75 miles to the nearest grocery
store) & use non-fat dry milk for our milk…. we’re very sporadic with milk usage so I tend not to buy fresh milk as it typically
goes bad before we use it all (we’re hard pressed to use a quart every 2 weeks)… Do you think that will work?
Hey Nicole! I totally understand and I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy the whole milk either. I think that non-fat should
still be fine since the cake is already plenty moist. However if you do have some heavy cream on hand, substitute 2
tablespoons of the milk with that; should do the trick. If you don’t have it then don’t worry about it, it will still taste great.
My only advise to you, would be to go over the troubleshooting section right before the recipe. Though I’ve never ever had any
problems with this cake and I’ve been making it for years, some people did have some issues and I wanna make sure you avoid
them to get awesome results. Would love to know how it turned out:)
KRISTEN — JANUARY 20, 2015 @ 7:42 PM REPLY
This sounds and looks yummy mummy! Both darling hubby and I live cinnamon rolls. I’m going to cut the recipe in half and
make it in an 8×8 pan. I don’t think I’ll have any issues with The Too… To me, the recipe is pretty straight forward and simple
enough to follow. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I’ll post more after I bake and we eat some.
KRISTEN — JANUARY 20, 2015 @ 7:44 PM REPLY
Should be The Goo not The Too! I didn’t proofread before hitting submit! Oh well…
CLEOBUTTERA — J A N U A RY 2 0 , 2 0 1 5 @ 11 : 5 3 P M REPLY
I love your enthusiasm Kristen! I have no doubt your gonna nail it with that much passion. It really is so easy and a real
treat. Yes please do come back and let me know how it went. Thank you:)
LOBNA — J A N U A RY 2 1 , 2 0 1 5 @ 11 : 1 6 A M REPLY
Looks delicious, but i want to know where can i find Dominos brown sugar?
Thanks Lobna:) I usually find it at Carrefour, Seoudi (Tagamo3 or Helio), Royal House & Ahmed Abdallah (In Heliopolis),
Miriam Market & Kimo Market (In Maadi). It really doesn’t have to be Dominos; it just my favorite brand and whenever I
find it, I stock up on it. Any brown sugar that is soft and not granular (feels like damp sand) will do.
LOBNA — JANUARY 23, 2015 @ 6:25 PM REPLY
Thank u very much,i love you & i love your recipes 😉
You’re so nice Lobna. Thank you for your sweet comment:)
LINDA — FEBRUARY 1, 2015 @ 10:12 AM REPLY
I found the recipe tonight, going to try tomorrow, thanks so much.
CLEOBUTTERA — F E B R U A RY 1 , 2 0 1 5 @ 11 : 2 5 A M REPLY
Good luck Linda! Please make sure you read the troubleshooting part. Hope it turns out fantastic! Please do let me how it
turns out:)
BECKY T — FEBRUARY 1, 2015 @ 8:37 PM REPLY
ooohhhh… Looks good. I see the tip about making sure you use moist brown sugar. I usually make my own up using sugar and
molasses. Do you think that will be a problem with this?
CLEOBUTTERA — FEBRUARY 1, 2015 @ 9:03 PM REPLY
Thanks Becky. I sometimes use the sugar/molasses substitute too, when it’s mixed into a cake batter. However I wouldn’t
recommend it for making sauces & in this case the ‘goo’ because it’s a separate entity from the cake batter. It won’t
dissolve really well in the butter & will turn out gritty & the flavor just won’t be as good. It’s worth seeking out the moist
one here. Happy baking.
S Y LV I A — FEBRUARY 1, 2015 @ 9:52 PM REPLY
My 5 and 7 year old granddaughters made this with me. They loved the entire process and cannot wait to do it again.
Yaaaaaay! That’s so great to hear Sylvia. I’m so happy you enjoyed making it. My 11 year old daughter and my niece just
made it too a few weeks ago completely by themselves and their results were impressive. It really is a great recipe to get
the little ones involved. Thanks for your sweet comment:)
J B AT E M A N — FEBRUARY 3, 2015 @ 5:33 AM REPLY
Instead of 9×13(don’t have an 11″ springform),I’m going to do two 8″ round.Wish me luck!
CLEOBUTTERA — FEBRUARY 3, 2015 @ 7:15 AM REPLY
Worry not my friend. I tried the two 8″ round before & turned out great! Best of luck!
JOHN SERAFIN — FEBRUARY 3, 2015 @ 6:33 PM REPLY
Yum, Yum !!!1
Bon Appetite:)
R E N E E P E R RY — FEBRUARY 4, 2015 @ 10:01 AM REPLY
I couldn’t wait until I had the correct pan to make this wonderful cake. I used a smaller pan, so I had goo leftover. I also used a
larger tip to pipe the goo onto the batter. All in all the cake came out very delicious. I definitely plan on making it again with the
correct pan. Thanks so much for creating such a wonderful cake.
CLEOBUTTERA — F E B R U A RY 4 , 2 0 1 5 @ 11 : 3 0 A M REPLY
Oh thank you so much Renee for coming back to give me your feedback. Nothing makes me happier than to know that
someone made one of my recipes & loved it. I can’t take full credit for the recipe though, I adapted it from another blogger
& just played around with its look. I’m glad u didn’t let the pan size stop you from making it. U can also make it in 2 (8-
inch) pans or 1 (9X13″) baking pan with great results!
M Y B E A U T I F U LW I C K E D N E S S — FEBRUARY 26, 2015 @ 9:38 PM REPLY
I have been thinking about this cake ALL day since finding it on Pinterest last night. I halved the recipe (in the interests of my
waistline) ….I had too much goo, and double piped the spiral on the 8 inch cake, which meant it sank and the cake also rose
up more
Nonetheless, the cake itself is a lovely texture, the cinnamon goo delicious and the glaze finished the top off nicely
I have a bigger tin so will make it again when everyone is home, I really like the idea of raisins, probably will put them into the cake
batter, and now I want to sprinkle pecans onto the top as well.
Yum yum yum! I love your idea about adding raisins and topping with pecans. This would just put it over the top. To
prevent having leftover goo, try piping the circles close to one another with little space between them. But yeah! The
larger tip will definitely help too. So happy you liked this! Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment:)
CLODAGH — M A R C H 1 4 , 2 0 1 5 @ 11 : 4 9 P M REPLY
Funny that you mention pecans – my first thought when I read this recipe was “I wonder could you add finely chopped
pecans to ‘the goo’?!”. It might make it too heavy and cause it to sink right to the bottom, so your idea of sprinkling them
on top is perfect – thanks!
CLEOBUTTERA — MARCH 15, 2015 @ 4:34 PM REPLY
Yeah I do like the idea a lot more than adding it into the goo. That way they’ll also toast and crisp up more. I
sometimes find that incorporating nuts into a batter, softens them up.
HODA OMRAN — M A R C H 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 @ 11 : 4 2 A M REPLY
I did it! It was a success Mainly the cake itself was in perfect texture and beautiful flavor. In addition, my “Goooey” paste was
a success as well (even with dark brown sugar). I just made a little mistake: I was too scared to pump in too much gooey paste
and was really conservative in using it, and ended up throwing away arount 2/3 of the qty. the flavor was still great, however,
the gooey paste did not make its way towards the bottom of the cake. It was just on the surface. I thought if i pumped it all in, i might end
up loosing the circular pattern (Do u get what i mean?). But still, it was delicious. Begad keep it up! Everyone is already talking about u
i tagged u on instagram for the picture of my cake 😉
Yaaaay Hoda! So happy to hear that! I totally get why you wouldn’t want to pipe the entire goo to save the swirl. But let
me tell you, this cake is all about the taste more than it is about the looks. So next time, be bold & pipe the whole thing!
Here’s a tip to ensure that you maintain the swirling pattern while using the entire goo: use a larger piping tip to get more
in there in one place, that way you can be sure than it will sink because it’s heavier. Another tip is to pipe the lines closer to
eachother; don’t leave a big gap between each line. That way you’ll be able to fit more lines & get the entire goo in there. Thank
you Hoda so much for trying the recipe & updating me of the outcome. Also thank you so much for your support:)
M AY — MARCH 24, 2015 @ 7:41 PM REPLY
My second successful baking! This one turned out so good! I can’t thank you enough! You made me happy today! However, I
only used one cup of powdered sugar instead of two, and it is still yummy!
Way to go May!! I just love being a part of your baking adventures! Good call with cutting down the powdered sugar in the
icing, as it won’t affect the cake batter itself. I always recommend that for people who are looking to cut down the
sweetness. Good luck on your next baking challenge.
MARLENE — MARCH 26, 2015 @ 12:57 AM REPLY
can this batter be a cake mix? if so, what kind would you recommend?
CLEOBUTTERA — MARCH 26, 2015 @ 7:03 AM REPLY
Hmmm…well I’ve never tried it myself so I can’t say for sure, but I think it would work. You just need to keep in mind that
the end result will be sweeter than this one because this cake batter recipe is reduced in sugar to balance out the
sweetness coming from the goo. Also if you decide to use a cake mix, I recommend reducing the amount of oil/butter by
half to compensate for the butter coming from the goo. Also since the consistency of the cake mix batter is different from this one,
the look of the swirl is unpredictable, so I’d go for the rectangular baking pan method which is just as delicious. Yellow or vanilla
cake mixes would work the best here. Best of luck:))
HEBA — APRIL 29, 2015 @ 1:08 AM REPLY
Looks wonderful! Will hopefully make it soon.

Do you think it will work to pour half the batter then the goo then the rest of the batter? So it’s like a goo sandwich?
Thanks
CLEOBUTTERA — APRIL 29, 2015 @ 1:23 AM REPLY
Thank you Heba. I love the idea! Yes I think it might just work fine. However I’d put 2/3 of the cake batter not half, then
the goo, the top it with the remaining third. The goo sinks quiet a bit & I’m worried that if you only put half the batter, the
goo will sink to the bottom of the pan. I’d love to know how it turns out when you do try it. Thanks
N AT H A L I E — M AY 3 , 2 0 1 5 @ 2 : 5 7 P M REPLY
Cleo, I stumbled across this recipe about five months ago and bookmarked it for a special occasion – and what cries more for
cinnamon roll cake than a cold, grey, rainy Sunday? I baked the cake today and it is incredible – buttery, sweet, cinnamon
goodness!
I first read the troubleshooting section carefully. As some readers mentioned, I too was worried about the cake being too sweet (US
recipes tend to be much sweeter than our European recipes) – so what I did was keep the glaze, because I think it makes the cake
wayyy better, reduced the sugar in the cake dough itself to 1/2 cup and then added 2 tbsp of natural yoghurt to the batter with the eggs
and milk to ensure moisture. This turned out fantastic.
Another thing I think might have caused trouble with some readers is I do believe there is quite a bit of butter in the goo. I found the
results to be better when using 3/4 cup of butter in the goo. Again, this just might be a personal preference.
Anyhow: thanks a million for the recipe! Nearly everyone in our dorms dropped by for a warm slice – your cake didn’t take away the
horrors of organic chemistry and wave-particle duality, but made them so much more endurable 😀
Much love from Switzerland.
CLEOBUTTERA — M AY 4 , 2 0 1 5 @ 6 : 1 8 P M REPLY
Nathalie this is just perfect! I love how you’ve tweaked the recipe to suit your taste & your decisions were spot on! Thank
you for sharing all this. I tried reducing the butter in the goo before to 3/4 cup too, and while it still tasted great, it didn’t
turn out as ooey and gooey as I like it to be. Your addition of yogurt is a sure way to guarantee moisture…I love that
you’ve used it! Good luck on all your studies & may I suggest the Nutella Therapy Cookies from the blog for stressful test days;
reeeeeaaally helps. Lots of love back to Switzerland from Egypt:)))
SOFIA — M AY 1 2 , 2 0 1 5 @ 1 0 : 3 5 A M REPLY
Hi,
I was just wondering how long it takes to make this recipe.
Please reply…
From,
Sofia xoxo
CLEOBUTTERA — M AY 1 2 , 2 0 1 5 @ 3 : 0 9 P M REPLY
Hi Sophia:) I takes around an hour from start to finish, if not less. About 15 to 20 minutes preparation & 35 to 40
minutes baking in the oven.
MARIAM — JUNE 6, 2015 @ 2:34 AM REPLY
I made this, it was delicious. Wasn’t as pretty as yours but…it tasted good.
CLEOBUTTERA — JUNE 7, 2015 @ 1:36 AM REPLY
So happy to hear that you liked it Mariam! I just made it a few days ago too but I went with the easier (Pyrex) version
because I was in such a hurry. This cake is always my go-to when I don’t have time to make something complicated.
JESSICA — J U LY 3 , 2 0 1 5 @ 3 : 1 3 P M REPLY
This recipe is amazing.. I have a little trouble tho.. My toothpick came out clean. But apparently the cake was still wet. Ended
up it looked like an unrise cake.. What could go wrong? The taste is still yummy anyway.. ;p
ASMA — J U LY 1 0 , 2 0 1 5 @ 1 1 : 0 5 A M REPLY
Hi there!
I only have a 10′ springform pan… Do you think an inch would make a big difference in the outcome of the cake? Baking it
today! I hope to hear from you sooooon 😀 thanks
TA S B I H — J U LY 1 0 , 2 0 1 5 @ 1 2 : 3 5 P M REPLY
Hey Asma:)
It terms of looks, it will be slightly thicker so the swirl might have the tendancy to sink a bit more, but will still be delicious
nevertheless & won’t affect the taste at all. I’d say go with it, however, my biggest advice for you is to make sure that
you’re springform pan is leak-proof so non of the batter/goo escapes the pan while baking. If there’s a chance that it might leak,
then I’d recommend either using a regular round pan or rectangular 9X13inch & serving right from it.
Enjoy:)
ASMA — J U LY 1 0 , 2 0 1 5 @ 4 : 4 2 P M REPLY
Hey I just saw your reply.. Thanks! I ended up buying an 11′ springform pan and followed all directions to avoid any
mess up however the cake turned into a big fail. It rised a lot like a normal cake I’m not so sure why… I’ll still serve it the
way it is hopefully it tastes good at least even though I’m quite sad that there will most probably be no goo inside
The only thing I have changed was that I browned the melted butter.
TA S B I H — J U LY 1 0 , 2 0 1 5 @ 5 : 0 0 P M REPLY
Oh no:( If you’ve used 4 tablespoons instead of teaspoons of baking powder like you said in your other comment
then this is definitely the reason behind it rising too much. I’m sure it will still taste delicious because the goo didn’t
go anywhere, it just sunk down. About browning the butter…this only makes the cake even yummier, but I just
want to make sure that you browned the butter used for the cake and not the goo. The goo’s butter needs to be softened
and not melted otherwise the it will separate, cause a huge mess and ruin the whole cake.
ASMA — J U LY 1 0 , 2 0 1 5 @ 5 : 5 8 P M
Sorry that’s was a mistake! I used teaspoons not tbs >_< I accidentally wrote tbs without realizing hehe.
Nevertheless your cake still turned into a star they are having it now and loving it. Thank u! Maybe next time I
can get it exactly right
TA S B I H — J U LY 1 0 , 2 0 1 5 @ 1 1 : 2 7 P M
Asma I’m so releaved that it turned out a “star” afterall:) I’m so happy that everyone liked ‘your’ cake. It’s your cake
darling; you’re the one who did such an amazing job & the one who deserves the praise. Please let me know if you
have further questions to help you get it perfect the next time:)
ASMA — J U LY 1 0 , 2 0 1 5 @ 4 : 3 8 P M REPLY
Well my cake turned out a fail… The cake rised a lot.. is it from the 4 tbs of baking powder?
4 tablespoons? Dear it was supposed to be only 4 teaspoons.
H A B I B A A B O U WA R D — J U LY 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 @ 3 : 1 5 P M REPLY
I made this mouth-watering dessert twice already and both times turned out beautifully! It’s easy and it’s delicious! who could
ask for more? 😀
Way to go Habiba! I’m so happy you enjoyed one of our favorite desserts as much as we do!
AY E S H A K H A N — AUGUST 17, 2015 @ 4:47 PM REPLY
I have had this recipe bookmarked since long, always looking for an opportunity to give it a try. Honestly, I was a bit daunted by
the cake when I had a look at it. But turns out it was pretty simple after all! My cake was not as pretty as yours, since I had a
10″ pan and not an 11″ one. But it tasted absolutely spectacular! I added a little less of the baking soda due to the smaller size
of the pan.
The only issue I had was that my “goo” was not as liquid as your’s. Do you know what could be the reason for that? Nonetheless, it is
definitely one of the best cakes I have ever baked!
Thank You so much for this!
TA S B I H — AUGUST 19, 2015 @ 8:10 AM REPLY
Ayesha I’m so happy you liked this and for giving me your feedback Oops did you use baking soda instead of baking
powder? I hope it was just a typo, because these guys are not to be used interchangeably. Either way I’m glad it worked
out. About the goo, I think you’re on the right track because mine is not liquid either. It should be the consistency of soft
cookie dough or really thick frosting. If it feels firmer than that, then could it be was that your butter was too cold? If it was, then just
make sure that it’s at soft room temperature when you mix it in. Hope that help
ALIAA — SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 @ 2:36 AM REPLY
So I tried baking this today and it tasted really good; however, it didn’t turn out like I thought it would! It was really fun to make
though but the swirls didn’t sink in and the goo spread all over the top of the cake and I still fail to understand why I don’t
know if the cake was under cooked, even though I left it for 35 minutes, or is this how is was supposed to be because it was
really soft from the inside! This is my first time making it so I didn’t think that it would be perfect since others also faced problems, but this
definitely won’t be my last because I will not stop until I get it right!
TA S B I H — S E P T E M B E R 1 7 , 2 0 1 5 @ 11 : 2 4 A M REPLY
Aliaa I’m happy you liked that overall taste of this, but let me help you troubleshoot your issues. Let me first ask you, is it
possible that you used ‘melted’ butter instead of ‘softened to room temperature’ to make the goo? What about the type of
brown sugar that you used; was it soft & damp like Dominos brand? Are you sure you added the flour to the mixture?
Could it be that the opening of your piping bag was really small? As far as my experience with a friend who had the same issue of
the goo floating, these were some of the mistakes that she made, so I wanna make sure that you didn’t go there too. Most of the
people who had some trouble with the cake had the complete opposite results; they complained that they swirl sunk too much that
you could barely see the design anymore. So it’s weird that your goo floated. My advise to you, is first not to give up on this cake
because when done right, it’s one of the most delicious things you could ever eat. Second, I would urge you to consider attempting
the rectangular pan method instead (mentioned in the NOTES section of the recipe) which require no piping; just dropping the goo
in. It’s so much easier, faster and the results are guaranteed. Unfortunately, I think I underestimated the difficulty level of piping the
swirl and that’s why a lot of people are having trouble with getting “the look,” even though they love the taste. I promise that the
next time I make this cake again, I will make the rectangular pan method and take pictures of the process to add to this post, so
everyone could see both options.
ALIAA — SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 @ 4:21 PM REPLY
Yessss, I was really meticulous while doing this, I measured every single thing to the point, including the pan and piping
tip size!! However, I might have let go off of 2oz of butter that I should’ve included in the cake batter so this might be
why the goo didn’t sink! I’m gonna try it again tho soon and measure everything correctly and pay more attention to it
while its in the oven and I’ll tell you how it turns out to be!
ALEXANDRA AKMAL — SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 @ 10:03 PM REPLY
I have made this cake several times now, and it is ALWAYS a crowd-pleaser. I’m going to turn it into cupcake-like cinnamon roll
bites for a party. Thi cake literally disappears as soon as I set it out! Thanks for the fantastic recipe!
TA S B I H — SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 @ 10:48 AM REPLY
Hi Alexandra!
Your comment has seriously made my day! Nothing makes me happier than to hear that a simple recipe from this ol’ blog
had pleased a crowd and made a gathering a little extra special So Yaaaaaaay for that! Love the little bites idea! I could
imagine how could they’d turn out.
Best of luck and enjoy XO
ESTHER — OCTOBER 30, 2015 @ 3:18 AM REPLY
LOVE this cake, and so does the rest of our family. This is a commonly requested cake. However… not the easiest but my own
fault. Used a 10″ spring form instead of 11″ and the Ziploc piping method didn’t work too well for me. That being said, I am
making the cake again tonight for my sister-in-law’s birthday, as per her request. I think I’ll be making it in the 9X13 method.
Also, your notes, pictures, instructions are so well-written. Thank you! Looking forward to trying more of your recipes.
TA S B I H — OCTOBER 30, 2015 @ 10:58 PM REPLY
Thank you Esther for your really nice comment. I just love getting back feedback about the recipes on the blog. I’m so happy you
liked it & definitely go for the 9X13 method if you’re not too comfortable with the piping bag one. It’s every bit as delicious but a lot
simpler to make. It’s my way to go most of the time, but occasionally use the swirl method when I’m feeling a bit fancy
M A R I A M A LY — DECEMBER 5, 2015 @ 9:41 AM REPLY
Hi Tasbih,
Just thought I’d tell you that I finally baked this phenomenal cake today. This cake is life changing. seriously. I don’t even know
where to begin. Baking this cake was probably one of the best baking decisions I’ve ever taken 😀 I can’t even thank you
enough for this remarkable recipe. Everyone in my family raved about it. I couldn’t stop saying “wow” after every-single-bite and my dad
who dislikes anything cinnamon (I know…), said it was amazing and went back for seconds.
I have a long list of your recipes that I’m very keen to try and now that I have a bit of free time on my hands, I’m pretty sure they’ll be
happening pretty soon.
Sorry for the rambling, and thanks a million <3
TA S B I H — D E C E M B E R 5 , 2 0 1 5 @ 11 : 4 3 P M REPLY
Wow Mariam! Coming from an amazing baker like you that means the world. It’s one of my family’s absolute favorites too,
but we are all HUGE cinnamon fans though😉 I can’t wait for you to try more recipes! Keep me posted
S AVA N N A — DECEMBER 25, 2015 @ 7:25 AM REPLY
This came out beautifully!!! It was a hit with my family! Glad I found this recipe IMG_7944.JPG
TA S B I H — DECEMBER 26, 2015 @ 5:44 PM REPLY
That’s awesome Savanna! So happy to hear it was hit! Thank you so much for your feedback
DOROTHY — JANUARY 15, 2016 @ 6:05 AM REPLY
Can this be made with gluten free flour?
TA S B I H — J A N U A RY 1 6 , 2 0 1 6 @ 2 : 11 A M REPLY
Hmmm…tough one Dorothy😁 Unfortunately I have no experience in gluten free baking. Sorry I couldn’t help. Please let
us know if you do experiment & it turns out. I’m sure a lot of readers would love to know.
MARAM — FEBRUARY 2, 2016 @ 5:44 PM REPLY
I just tried it and I messed it up 🔫 Idk why but the Goo melted on the top and the edges where all buttery. Help me please 😅
TA S B I H — F E B R U A RY 2 , 2 0 1 6 @ 11 : 4 1 P M REPLY
Oh no Maram😱 I’d love to help you troubleshoot but I need to know if there’s anything that you did differently from the
recipe instructions. Did you make any substitutions? What type of brown sugar did you use, the coarse type or soft as wet
sand type? Are you sure you used soft butter in its solid state for the goo or perhaps you melted it? I’d also highly
recommend checking out the troubleshooting section that’s right before the recipe. I’ve covered almost every problem that could
happen & how to prevent it.
OLA — F E B R U A RY 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 @ 11 : 1 0 A M REPLY
I made this cake… It was delicious but i had two issues, 1st it turned out toooo sweet for everybody so i yhink next time i will
cut off the sugar in the glaze may be half but i am worried about the consistency, my other issue was i baked it for 50 mins and
I thought it was still not cooked and note that i used a 28 cm pan, other than that it looked just the same as yours. Will definitely
try it again with some adjustments :)…thumbs up
TA S B I H — FEBRUARY 19, 2016 @ 6:19 PM REPLY
Glad to hear that you liked it Ola! You could most definitely play around with the amount of glaze to suit your taste. I’d
recommend cutting the amount in half or even a quarter but also reduce the milk accordingly or else it would too
runny. Concerning the baking time, 50 minutes is fine, because as you know different oven temperatures run differently
so the timing has the tendency to vary. I think you should bake it as long you need till a toothpick inserted in the center comes out
clean. I hope you nail it to your liking the next time 😉
OLA — MARCH 12, 2016 @ 3:55 PM REPLY
Well, i tried it again.. But this time i cut off the glaze to quarter, it turned out really delicious, though i was missing the
sweetness of the glaze 🙈, may be next time i will try cutting off the sugar in the cake itself, and i wonder may be i can
add some chocolate syrup😋, Thanks a lot, great recipe
TA S B I H — MARCH 13, 2016 @ 12:12 PM REPLY
Hi Ola! I’m happy you gave it another try. I don’t recommend cutting the sugar of the cake, as this will affect the
texture of the cake. If you taste the batter itself, it’s actually not sweet. The sweetness comes from the glaze & the
goo. If you like, you could cut the amount of goo by 3/4 the amount, and make 1/2 of the glaze recipe.
A N N A I N T E R N AT I O N A L — MARCH 20, 2016 @ 8:15 PM REPLY
Hi there, Love the idea of this, but I just finished baking it and despite following all your troubleshooting tips, it came out with a
layer of melted butter on the top, and the dark cinnamon part had basically sunk to the bottom. I didn’t melt my butter, it was
room temp! It is basically greasy and pretty inedible, very sad as I was meant to take it to work with me tomorrow. Will have to
buy something instead. I also just read in the comments you say it’s not good the next day – you should probably mention in the recipe
that you need to make it for a crowd as it doesn’t keep!
Oh no Anna 😞 I’m terribly sorry to hear that. I’m really stumped at what could’ve caused that to happen. I never had an
issue with the butter floating on top, so it’s very hard for me to help you troubleshoot especially that you followed the
instructions. I’m so sad it didn’t turn out for you. You’re right…I should add in the instructions that it doesn’t keep well.
Thank you so much for your feedback.
M A R I A M A LY — MARCH 23, 2016 @ 5:00 AM REPLY
Hi there!
I couldn’t help but notice that this cake recipe has been getting some mixed reviews. I just thought I’d mention that I’ve tried
this recipe not too long ago and let me just say that I’ve had no issues with it was so ever. I’ve been wanting to make this cake for so
long but was kind of nervous trying it at first because of the mixed reviews. But I thought I’d go ahead anyway because honestly, I have
yet to try a recipe from this blog that didn’t impress. I’ve seen many people mention that the cake turned out greasy and I can’t see why
since the amount of fat in the cake batter itself is much less than most typical butter cakes (think a 1-2-3-4 cake which contains 4 eggs
and 1 cup of butter to 3 cups of flour). Though the added butter in the goo keeps this cake wonderfully moist and not at all greasy. I think
maybe having the butter too soft or even using a smaller sized pan would be the culprit here here as Tasbih mentions in the recipe
above. All in all I found that this cake was a breeze to make, and turned out to be a new family favourite. I encourage anyone who wants
to try this recipe to go ahead and do so because its definitely full-proof and really delicious! 😀
TA S B I H — MARCH 24, 2016 @ 1:18 AM REPLY
Mariam I can’t even begin to express to you how happy your comment made me. I was so excited to see your beautiful
pictures & video of this cake on your Instagram. It is absolute perfection. Thank you for restoring my faith in this cake. I
know deep in my heart (and tummy) that it is a stellar dessert, but it’s just so nice to hear from someone else. I personally
know a lot of people who made it and loved, but I’d still love to see everyone else satisfied with it. I think that maybe adding
pictures of the easier (rectangular pan) method, could help with that.Thank you so much for your feedback 😊
BELLE ZINA — A P R I L 11 , 2 0 1 6 @ 1 2 : 3 8 P M REPLY
Hi there, I am so glad I found this recipe because it was heavenly!!!! I made it this morning at 7:30 for coffee breakfast and was worried
we would end up with a mess instead, we were struggling to stop! Really moist and Ooey Gooey. Alert for those on a diet or calorie
watchers this is a rich heavy cake so consider it a treat. As for me, I didn’t really care instead added more calories and served
it with ice cream! I’m drooling again writing this lol. Thank you very much.
TA S B I H — A P R I L 11 , 2 0 1 6 @ 7 : 3 8 P M REPLY
Belle I’m not sure if you’ve noticed but this recipe has been getting a lot of mixed feedback, so I couldn’t help but get
worried & have a few hot flashes whenever I receive a comment on this post lol😄 To tell you I was relieved to get your
amazing comment would be an understatement! You’ve truly made my day. I’m so happy you guys loved it and hope that
everyone else experiences the same success you had.
IRAM — M AY 8 , 2 0 1 6 @ 3 : 0 8 A M REPLY
So I made this cake in my 9×13pan. I baked it for around 40 min. The icing I wanted thicker so I used heavy cream. After
having a slice I have been sitting in my spot for 10 min just dying out of how good it was.
TA S B I H — M AY 8 , 2 0 1 6 @ 1 : 1 8 P M REPLY
I absolutely LOVE using heavy cream in these types of icings. I have no idea why I never thought about using it here!
YUM! I’m sure it made it even more delicious (read: more indulgent). I’m so happy you loved it Iram. And I have yet to
update this post with photos of the 9X13 pan version. I hope to get around it soon. I’m glad you tried it out this way
regardless😊
S A LWA FA R H AT — M AY 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 @ 3 : 0 5 P M REPLY
Hey Tasbih , May I make only half the recipe !!
TA S B I H — M AY 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 @ 3 : 1 6 P M REPLY
You sure can! I do it all the time when I don’t need all that temptation around me. When I halve the recipe though, I make
it in a 8X8inch Pyrex square pan & go with dolloping the goo method instead of piping a swirl. You’ll find more details
about that in the ‘Notes’ section of the recipe.
ANU PHILIP — J U N E 2 3 , 2 0 1 6 @ 11 : 4 7 A M REPLY
Hi, can i make this in two 8″×8″ square pans? I have two- one is Pyrex and the other made of aluminum. Besides my husband
wants it without the glaze while I would like to have it. I don’t have 11inch and 13×9 pans.
TA S B I H — JUNE 23, 2016 @ 5:25 PM REPLY
Absolutely! I make 1/2 the recipe in an 8X8″ pyrex dish all the time, so I’m sure it works really well. Enjoy:)
VILDE — JUNE 24, 2016 @ 1:31 PM REPLY
Hi! I tried making this cake yesterday, and it came out like a lot of others in the comments above: rising too much, under
cooked in the center and all the goo crusting on top making it too sweet. I’ve still eaten like half of it myself because it tastes so
good! XD But I imagine it tasting even better, and looking better!, if I get it right.
I will try using the square pan method, but besides that, the sugar seems to be the problem. The sugar I used looks like dark brown wet
sand, and it kind of sticks together if you press it. Sounds like your description to me, but it didn’t melt and stayed granulated after
cooking. On the package it says “granulated sugar mixed with molasses” – is the kind you used super fine in texture? Like ground finer
than normal granulated sugar?
I love your blog! Thank you for the recipe!
TA S B I H — J U N E 2 4 , 2 0 1 6 @ 11 : 1 0 P M REPLY
Oh maaaaan! Glad it still tasted good:) Yes! Try the pyrex (rectangular pan method) and hopefully it will turn out much
better. Also the undercooked center, is probably the result of underbaking, so do exceed the suggestion baking time, if
needed. You’ll want to bake it until a toothpick inserted in a cake part, comes out clean, even if it means baking longer
than suggested.
Concerning the brown sugar, I feel like the one you used has a coarser texture, since it says granulated sugar. The one I use has
super fine granules similar to sand. The color is also very light; more like beige than brown. Here’s a good photo of it:
http://www.bakepedia.com/baking-encyclopedia/brown-sugar/
VILDE — J U LY 1 , 2 0 1 6 @ 1 2 : 4 6 A M REPLY
Thank you so much for the reply! I don’t think we have that kind of sugar in Norway, but I’ll search for it!
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AY E S H A K H A N — JANUARY 13, 2017 @ 10:14 PM REPLY
Thanks for finally writing about >Gooey Cinnamon Roll Cake | Cleobuttera <Loved it!
TA S B I H — JANUARY 13, 2017 @ 10:38 PM REPLY
You’re more the welcome Ayesha. Glad you liked it!
DAN — JANUARY 24, 2017 @ 5:50 AM REPLY
Couldn’t u still pipe the goo on 9×13 pan.
Well you could, but it just won’t give the dessert this iconic round spirals that a cinnamon roll is known for…it will be
rectangular.
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KAHMAN WONG — MARCH 14, 2017 @ 4:32 PM REPLY
Hi! I made this at the weekend for my husbands birthday, I only halved the recipe and made a 8″ cake only but it turned out
perfect, wonderfully moist. The goo didnt quite ooz out like in your picture but still truly tasty. I was wondering if this would work
in cupcake form, how many would half the recipe make?
So wonderful to hear that you enjoyed this recipe. I’ve never tried making it in cupcake form after reading that the original
source of the recipe, Picky Palate, had a bad experience with it. She said that it created a huge mess & oozed out all
over her oven.
You can check it out here:
http://picky-palate.com/2007/11/21/buttery-cinnabun-cake/
KAHMAN WONG — MARCH 28, 2017 @ 12:01 AM REPLY
Hi! I did eventually make this in cupcake form … half the recipe made 23-24 cupcakes filling paper cup only halfway as
it rises a lot. I used a very small nozzle tip to pipe the swirl and luckily it turned out very well, was very impressed and all
my friends said they were amazing… thank you for this wonderful recipe xxx
TA S B I H — M AY 1 4 , 2 0 1 7 @ 4 : 3 3 P M REPLY
Wow! I’m so happy to hear that it worked out just fine. Thank you so much for sharing your experience; I’m sure it
will be of great help to others wanting to try it as cupcakes. I know I for one, will be trying your method very soon.
SARAH — OCTOBER 29, 2017 @ 1:31 PM REPLY
thanks for sharing such and amazing idea for cake recipe i made cinnamon rolls before but never tried to make cinnamon cake
going to try this soon
TA S B I H — OCTOBER 29, 2017 @ 4:07 PM REPLY
If you love cinnamon rolls (and who doesn’t) that you’ll LOVE this cakey riff on it. Enjoy 😊
H O LY — F E B R U A RY 11 , 2 0 1 8 @ 11 : 2 5 P M REPLY
Last night i was excited to make this cake for breakfast, but it did not turned out like yours, too much butter, overly sweet,
waste of ingredients, and that goo did not sink, i baked for about 45 minutes or more, i followed recipe, and used 11″ pan,
today in the morning i did not wanted to give to my kids and throw away
TA S B I H — FEBRUARY 12, 2018 @ 12:01 AM REPLY
Sorry it didn’t turn out as expected Holy. I wish I was with you in the kitchen to know what caused the goo to not sink. I
personally never had this problem, as well as many others who have tried this recipe. As you can see in the video, the
goo does sink while baking in the oven & there’s no way I could’ve photoshopped that. It could be due to different
ingredients in different countries, it’s really hard to tell. It really pains me to know that it didn’t work out with you & that it was a
waste of ingredients. It really does. It’s comments like these that keep me up all night, because I put a tremendous amount of time
& effort in recipe testing, writing a detailed recipe, shooting step by step photos & lately making videos to ensure that you get the
best results possible. Please let me know if there’s anything I can help you with. Best of luck!
AMENAH — FEBRUARY 13, 2018 @ 9:00 AM REPLY
i have never followed a cleobuttera recipe without it turning out perfectly! have tried this cake so many times and seen it made
by friends and family. ALWAYS delicious
Oh Amenah…I just love it when I get positive feedback for this one, since it seems that so many people are having issues
with it, which is boggling my mind. Thank you for restoring my faith back into the recipe!
YA S M I N E — FEBRUARY 13, 2018 @ 5:29 PM REPLY
I baked this cake with the kids and we had a great time preparing it and actually gulping it all down (minus a slice) on the same
day 🙈🙈 so yum and fluff and gooey! I’m glad we were able to manage following your tricks and tips with butter temperature,
brown sugar etc.
It didn’t turn out as pretty as yours ofcourse – can you imagine piping with 3 and 5 year-olds 🙈
I had to leave it an extra 5 minutes in the oven because felt it wasn’t done in 45 minutes only but my oven always deceives me with
baking (I believe different ovens have different timings so we have to use that old clean knife trick!)
Thank you so much for this recipe – it will definitely be repeated more and more times!! Yumyumyum
Yasmine! You should’ve seen me jumping up and down reading your comment! I don’t know if you’ve noticed by this
recipe seems to be getting the most bipolar reviews ever lol! It’s either people think it the best thing ever and a total flop.
So getting such amazing feedback from you, has seriously made my day, if not week. I’m so glad you and your little
helpers enjoyed making and eating this like you would believe. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience.

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So what’s that deal with this insanely good cake?

Here’s a video of how it all comes together!

Now let’s dive into the details!

Aaaawwwww…My ugly duckling not ugly anymore.

I loved you regardless though.

Updated (17/1/2015): (TROUBLESHOOTING)

EASY GOOEY CINNAMON

1 cup (8 ounces/ 227 grams) unsalted butter,

FOR THE CAKE:

FOR THE GLAZE:

2 cups (8 ounces/ 227 grams) powdered sugar

TO MAKE THE "GOO":

TO MAKE THE CAKE:

1. Spray or butter and flour an 11-inch round pan (preferably springform).

11. Store leftovers in a airtight container.

TO MAKE THE GLAZE:

Look inspired by The Baker Chick

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166 COMMENTS ON “GOOEY CINNAMON ROLL CAKE”

CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 1:07 AM REPLY

I can’t wait to try this one! It looks amazing!!!!!

CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 1:05 AM REPLY

I can’t wait for you to try it. So good:)

NOURA — DECEMBER 4, 2014 @ 4:22 PM REPLY

CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 1:02 AM REPLY

AMI@NAIVECOOKCOOKS — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 3:45 AM REPLY

Breakfast of the champs for sure! Thanks Ami:)

THALIA @ BUTTER AND BRIOCHE — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 5:44 AM REPLY

CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 10:12 AM REPLY

Oh yum its definitely one of my personal favourites. Thanks Thalia:)

M AY T E G A R C I L L E S G A R C I L L E S — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 5:01 PM REPLY

CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 10:14 PM REPLY

M AY T E G A R C I L L E S G A R C I L L E S — DECEMBER 7, 2014 @ 3:31 PM REPLY

CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 7, 2014 @ 4:16 PM REPLY

Greetings from Egypt to you too:))

LAURA DEMBOWSKI — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 10:29 PM REPLY

CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 6, 2014 @ 10:43 AM REPLY

ERICA — DECEMBER 5, 2014 @ 10:39 PM REPLY

WOW YUM YUM YUM That looks delish! Pinned!

CLEOBUTTERA — JANUARY 17, 2015 @ 8:54 PM REPLY

Thanks for the pin Erica:)

Oh my God I cannot wait until I make this! <3

CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 6, 2014 @ 5:24 PM REPLY

YUM! I really can’t wait to do it

CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 7, 2014 @ 4:17 PM REPLY

Will be waiting to taste some of yours! I’m sure it will be so yummy:)

RAMONA @ THE MERCHANT BAKER — DECEMBER 8, 2014 @ 3:01 AM REPLY

Oh sweet cinnamon gooey yumminess…this looks fantastic!

CLEOBUTTERA — DECEMBER 8, 2014 @ 8:32 AM REPLY

Thank you Ramona:)

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