Cinnamon Muffin Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Cinnamon Muffin Cake Recipe combines the delightful flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a moist, tender cake that is perfect for breakfast or dessert. It’s an easy cake recipe that can be made quickly with simple ingredients.

The recipe is straightforward and ideal for those who enjoy the comforting taste of cinnamon in a cake form. You can serve it warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for any occasion.

Delicious Cinnamon Muffin Cake

This cake features a soft and fluffy texture with a sweet cinnamon swirl throughout. It takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup brown sugar for topping
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Prepare the Cake: Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture on top. Add the remaining batter and finish with the rest of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture on top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.