This Snickerdoodle Cake recipe combines the classic flavors of cinnamon and sugar in a moist, fluffy cake. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy dessert, this cake is sure to please any crowd.
The recipe is simple to follow and results in a delightful cake that embodies the essence of traditional snickerdoodle cookies, making it a great addition to your cake recipe collection.
Easy Snickerdoodle Cake Recipe
This Snickerdoodle Cake features a soft and tender crumb, infused with cinnamon and topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8-10 people.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
- Layer the Batter: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
- 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 to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8-10 slices
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g