Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of this delectable Buttery Cinnamon Cake. With a hint of cinnamon and a tender crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Cinnamon Filling:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Optional Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, mix ground cinnamon with brown sugar.
- Layer and Swirl: Spread half the batter into the pan, sprinkle with the cinnamon mixture, then top with remaining batter. Swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra richness, add 2 tablespoons of sour cream to the batter.
- This cake pairs perfectly with coffee or tea and can be served warm with a glaze or powdered sugar dusting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
