Meghan Glass is a professional chef who has always sought ways to help her community through food outreach. She has loved the art of cooking since she watched Julia Child sear veal as a small child. After working in other fields, she decided to return to school to pursue her true passion, food.
Some smells are so strong and distinct, I feel confident I could pick them out of a line up. Salty Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, bright and sweet Panda Express Orange Chicken, and warm Cinnabon Cinnamon rolls. Do I buy one when I see them in the airport food court? Not always. Do I stop to inhale that sweet cinnamon scent? Absolutely, every time! And it turns out, the core ingredient for this anytime treat is actually unique to the brand.
Cinnabon's Secret Ingredient
It might not shock you to find out that the cinnamon used in the Cinnabon offerings is the key ingredient. But this isn’t just any cinnamon. This special Indonesian cinnamon, called Makara, is trademarked by Cinnabon. And because of that trademark, you won’t find this product in your local grocery store spice aisle.
Cinnamon is the bark from two major types of Laurel trees, Cassia Cinnamomum (grown in Indonesia) andCeylon Cinnamomum (grown in Sri Lanka). When a cinnamon tree is around two years old, the plant is trimmed and covered with soil to help grow more like a bush. New growth shoots are born from this soil and their stripped, dried bark is what cinnamon is made from.
But what exactly is this special Makara cinnamon? Cinnabon owns the name of Makara and their exact blend is a trademarked secret, so we don’t know exactly. But we do know that it’s a cassia cinnamon that contains more essential oils than ceylon, producing a stronger aroma. Using Makara also results in a more gooey texture when liquid is added to it, giving the Cinnabon cinnamon rolls their signature softness.
When the stores aren’t baking a fresh batch of cinnamon rolls, they even place baking pans of this Makara cinnamon mixed with brown sugar in the ovens to entice customers with that irresistible scent. It’s hard to resist a good smell especially if it’s associated with warmth and coziness.
Where Can I Buy Makara?
Has all this talk of warm, pillowy rolls made you want to whip up a batch? Good news! Makara can be purchased in a Cinnabon store. Bad news: It’s not available in every store or online. Cinnabon meant business when they locked up their secret ingredient. Cinnamon from Indonesia is available for purchase from multiple online retailers but there’s only one true Cinnabon cinnamon.
It might not shock you to find out that the cinnamon used in the Cinnabon offerings is the key ingredient. But this isn't just any cinnamon. This special Indonesian cinnamon, called Makara, is trademarked by Cinnabon. And because of that trademark, you won't find this product in your local grocery store spice aisle.
Our cinnamon rolls were the first to feature the secret of heavy cream. Yes, we've been pouring cream over unbaked cinnamon rolls for 23 years. This secret ingredient transforms the base into an irresistible caramel sauce that's the hallmark of the gooey cinnamon roll. It's THE trick that makes the BEST cinnamon rolls.
TASTE: Sweet without being cloying, with tons of cinnamon goodness. TEXTURE: The best part! The rolls are ultra-soft and pillowy, with an insanely gooey and buttery filling. The flooded icing on top melts into every part of the bun, resulting in so much soft gooiness.
Our world-famous cinnamon roll is made with a combination of warm dough, legendary Makara cinnamon, and signature cream cheese for a freshly baked, irresistible sweet treat. Product availability and varieties vary by market.
The Caramel Pecanbon, while a delicious treat from Cinnabon, is considered an unhealthy choice due to its high calorie, sugar, and fat content. A single serving packs a hefty caloric punch, often exceeding the daily recommended sugar intake in just one pastry.
Structurally, cinnamon buns share the same spiral shape. They are sometimes thinner and more delicate. The most significant difference between cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns is the inclusion of nuts. Cinnamon buns often have pecans, walnuts, or even raisins in the filling.
A cinnamon roll is a sweet baked dough filled with a cinnamon-sugar filling. Made with a rich dough leavened with yeast, their characteristic form is due to rolling a dough sheet containing sweetened cinnamon filling. Common toppings for cinnamon rolls include cream cheese frosting or a sugar glaze.
Butter and cream cheese: This decadent cinnamon roll icing starts with butter and cream cheese beaten together. Milk: Two tablespoons of milk help thin the cinnamon roll icing, creating the perfect spreadable texture. Vanilla: Vanilla extract takes the irresistible flavor up a notch.
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