For a moist and tender, sweet cinnamon treat- check out these gluten free mini cinnamon roll pound cakes! All of the flavor without any of that rising and rolling nonsense!
Cinnamon rolls are a true American classic. Soft and sweet with that ooey-gooey cinnamon goodness! However, there are a LOT of steps to follow… And all of that rolling…
Not to mention, making the dough from scratch requires yeast and rising and proofing….
What if we could have all of the cinnamon roll flavors, but with a lot less of the work?!?
I mean…that sounds like a winner to me!!! These mini cinnamon roll pound cakes are moist and tender! Plus, they are sweetly satisfying with only a little brown sugar and maple syrup!
Mini pound cakes have become my favorite to make! Cute, individual portions. Plus, the baking time is drastically reduced! Mini loaf pans cost about $15- but, I bet you will fall in love with mini cakes too!
All the flavor of a gooey, warm cinnamon roll with less time and effort! Yes, please!
No rolling pin required.
Ingredients in Gluten Free Mini Cinnamon Roll Pound Cake
Butter
Eggs
Greek Yogurt
Brown Sugar
Maple Syrup
Gluten Free Flour Blend
Cinnamon
Orange Juice
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
History of Pound Cake
Pound cake dates back to England in the 1700s. Large and dense, it could easily feed a crowd. The original recipe featured 1 pound each of 4 ingredients- butter, eggs, flour, and sugar. No recipe card needed. The proportions may have changed over time…but the name has remained the same.
How many eggs are in a pound?
There are about 10 eggs in a pound.
Keys to a Moist Pound Cake
- Add Greek yogurt, sour cream, or applesauce
- Don’t overmix
- Don’t overbake
Does gluten free flour work in cakes?
Today, there are many different gluten free flours that are readily available. In general, using a blend of gluten free flour will work best. Buy a pre-mixed variety or blend your own. When making a cake, try to use some tapioca starch, as this will increase the softness and absorbency of the flour, which ultimately leads to a lighter cake.
30 minutes
Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Loaves
Ingredients
- 1 stick of butter, softened
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 c. Greek yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 c. gluten free flour blend
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp. milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Next, beat in the maple syrup, vanilla, Greek yogurt, eggs, and orange juice. Then, beat in the cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and gluten free flour.
- Spray a mini or large loaf pan with nonstick spray. For mini- scoop about 1/4 cup of batter into each mini well. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. For a large loaf pan- pour the batter into the pan. Then, bake for 50-60 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- In a small bowl, whisk the butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Whisk in the milk/cream slowly, until your desired consistency is reached. Then, drizzle over the cooled pound cakes.