Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this Buttery Cinnamon Cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This moist and flavorful cake is a delightful treat that pairs perfectly with your favorite hot beverage.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup whole milk
Optional:
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- This cake pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.
- For a richer flavor, swirl extra cinnamon sugar through the batter before baking.
- It can also be made in a loaf pan or doubled for a 9×13-inch pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
