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The Best Easy Cinnamon Cake

Simple Easy Cinnamon Cake, a soft, delicious and moist Cake Recipe. Perfect for snack, dessert or even Breakfast. Everyone will love it.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup butter softened*
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour or cake/pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour milk (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
*If using unsalted butter then add ½ teaspoon of salt.

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 325F (160C). Grease and flour or spray an 8 inch / 20cm springform or regular cake pan.
  2. In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar, approximately 2-3 minutes, then add the eggs, beat until fluffy.
  5. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the sour milk, ending with the sour milk to the creamed mixture. Add the vanilla and mix well.
  6. Spoon 1/3 of the batter into prepared cake pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cinnamon mixture. Spoon another 1/3 of the batter on top, then remaining cinnamon mixture, then top with the remaining batter. Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. Remove from oven and let cool 15-20 minutes in the pan then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • To make sour milk - add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup measure and top off with milk, let sit for about 10 - 15 minutes.
  • To make sour milk - add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup measure and top off with milk, let sit for about 10 - 15 minutes.
  • To make homemade pastry/cake flour - for every cup of all purpose flour, remove two tablespoons and replace with two tablespoons of corn starch. Be sure to sift the flour and cornstarch together a couple of times, this way it is sure to be properly combined and lump free. Cake flour in cakes will give you a very tender texture and fine crumb, it will also help the cake to rise.
  • For room temperature ingredients remove ingredients 45-60 minutes from the fridge before using. 
  • To store the cake - as long as the cake is unfrosted it should be kept at room temperature. Keep it in a cake container or well wrapped. It will keep for up to 3 days. If you store it in the fridge, wrap tightly to keep it from drying out. It will keep for up to 5-6 days in the fridge.
  • To freeze the cake - be sure to cool the cake completely then wrap it tightly in either plastic wrap or foil, place it in a freeze safe bag. The cake will keep for  up to 2 months. When ready to thaw place the wrapped cake in the refrigerator to thaw before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 317mg (13%) Potassium 120mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 515IU (10%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 317mg 13%
Potassium 120mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 515IU 10%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.