1 Minute Cinnamon Glaze For Cake

Got a minute? Cool—because that’s all it takes to whip up this dreamy cinnamon glaze. It’s sweet, silky, and full of warm cinnamon spice, and instantly makes any dessert taste like fall in a drizzle. It’s also only 3 ingredients! I love to use this glaze on a cinnamon bundt cake, but honestly, it’s good enough to eat with a spoon (no judgment).

With just three simple ingredients, this cinnamon glaze comes together in under a minute—but it tastes like you spent way more time on it. It’s smooth, sweet, and perfectly spiced, making it the ideal drizzle for bundt cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls… basically anything that could use a cozy little upgrade.

As a trained pastry chef, I totally appreciate a layered, fancy dessert—but I live for shortcuts like this that still bring the flavor and make your bakes look polished and intentional. All you need is a bowl, a whisk, and about 60 seconds.

Just whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, and a splash of milk or cream and boom—you’ve got a silky glaze that takes any dessert to the next level.

My go-to? Pouring it over this Cinnamon Bundt Cake (it soaks into all the nooks and crannies so perfectly). But it’s also amazing on these Phyllo Dough Cinnamon Rolls, this Apple Coffee Cake, or even a batch of Coffee Cake Muffins when you want to add a warm, spiced twist.

If you’re feeling a little extra, try this honey glaze too! The honey and spice combo is chef’s kiss and adds a little something special without extra effort.

Ingredients

You literally only need powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and milk or cream. Seriously ridiculously easy recipe over here.

Milk versus cream- you can use either although using cream will make it creamier and milk will make it a little thinner. You can also make this dairy free using a plant based milk.

Making a cinnamon glaze

Recipe tips

• For best results, sift the powdered sugar before adding it to the glaze. This will help make sure that there are no lumps which will create a smooth, creamy consistency.
• For a more intense cinnamon flavor, consider using freshly ground cinnamon rather than pre-ground cinnamon. It’ll give your glaze a stronger, more aromatic flavor.

You really cant mess this up! If the glaze is too loose, add 1/4 cup more powdered sugar. If it is too thick, add 1 tsp milk (or any liquid) to loosen it up.

Storing instructions

Unfortunately, I don’t recommend storing or freezing this glaze. It hardens quickly so that it sets over your dessert nicely. If you store it it will just harden and won’t allow you to pour over your goodies.

It’s best to make only what you need and use it immediately- it really only takes 1 minute so it’s not a big deal!

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