Cinnamon Toast Cake
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5
Cinnamon Toast Cake
Description
The cake batter is made by whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, then stirring in milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. The batter is poured into a greased square pan and baked at 350°F for 25 minutes. While the cake bakes, a topping of melted butter mixed with sugar and cinnamon is prepared.
Once the cake has partially baked, the topping is poured mostly around the edges and lightly across the center. It then returns to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until the cinnamon sugar layer is bubbling and caramelized. This creates a soft cake base complimented by a sweet, cinnamon-spiced topping with a slightly crisp edge.
The cake is cooled before serving. Careful application of the topping helps the cake hold its shape and prevents falling in the center, maintaining a tidy appearance. It is well suited for dessert or a sweet snack and can be sliced into squares for serving.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter melted and semi-cooled, unsalted
Topping
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch square pan.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, vanilla, and butter. Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.
Topping
- While the cake is baking, combine the melted butter, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and whisk together.
- Remove the cake from the oven after 25 minutes and pour the topping across the cake starting around the edges.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cinnamon layer is bubbling.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Pour the cinnamon-sugar topping primarily around the edges first, then lightly across the center to help maintain the cake’s structure and avoid sinking.
- The cake remains delicious even if the center falls slightly, but neat topping application improves presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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