Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Buttery Cinnamon Cake, a moist and tender treat with a sweet cinnamon swirl. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Prepare cinnamon-sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Layer and bake: Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Add the remaining batter and smooth the top. Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top. Drizzle with melted butter if desired. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute half of the milk with sour cream.
- You can also add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon-sugar layer for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
