Description
Homemade buttery cinnamon cake brings warmth and comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, with layers of sweet spice dancing through tender crumb. Rich fragrant notes invite dessert lovers to savor each delightful, moist bite that melts perfectly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Spices and Flavoring:
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Leavening and Binding:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale yellow, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a consistent texture and prevent curdling.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl to eliminate any lumps and ensure even spice distribution.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk to create a silky, well-integrated cake batter that is free of streaks.
- Stir in vanilla extract, providing a subtle depth of flavor that complements the warm cinnamon and nutmeg notes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan gently to release any potential air bubbles.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the cake’s surface turns a golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar or create a light cinnamon glaze for added sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Softening butter at room temperature ensures smooth creaming and helps create a light, tender cake texture that melts in your mouth.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding dry ingredients, which can develop tough gluten and result in a dense, chewy cake instead of a delicate crumb.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond milk or coconut milk and use dairy-free margarine instead of butter without compromising the cake’s rich flavor.
- Enhance the cake’s warmth by adding a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom alongside cinnamon for a more complex, aromatic spice profile that elevates the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg