CHERRY PECAN CINNAMON ROLL CAKE - ANNETTE'S

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This is a great twist on a cinnamon roll recipe. This filled the Test Kitchen with the wonderful cinnamon aroma while baking. Adding dried cherries and pecans really gives this delicate and sweet cake great texture. Plus, the flavor combination is fabulous. The glaze is the perfect topping. Great for brunch, dessert or just...

Provided by Annette W.

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE
3 c flour
1 1/2 c milk
1 c sugar
3/4 c dried cherries
3/4 c pecans, chopped
1/2 c butter, melted
4 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
TOPPING
1 c butter, softened
1 c brown sugar
2 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp cinnamon
GLAZE
2 c powdered sugar
5 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine all the ingredients for the cake except the melted butter. Mix well. Slowly stir in the melted butter until well combined.
  • 2. Fold in cherries and pecans but do not over mix at this point.
  • 3. Pour batter into a buttered or greased 9x13 cake pan.
  • 4. Combine topping ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls evenly on top of cake batter.
  • 5. Use a knife to swirl it around.
  • 6. Bake for 28-32 minutes. Remove cake from oven.
  • 7. While cooling slightly, mix up glaze then pour over warm cake.
  • 8. Enjoy!

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