Cinnamon Sugar Snack Cake

Cinnamon Sugar Snack Cake
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    9 People
  • VIEWS
    12

Elevate your mornings (or any time of day!) with this delightfully spiced Cinnamon Sugar Snack Cake. The warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon pair perfectly with a tangy, sweet frosting, creating a treat that's both familiar and utterly irresistible. It's the ideal companion to your morning coffee or a sweet ending to any meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Cholesterol
    91 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    294 mg
  • Sugar
    32 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and position rack in center of oven. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper and coat parchment with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Whisk together flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. (3 minutes)

03

Step

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, mix together oil and butter. Mix in 1/2 cup white sugar and the brown sugar until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well to incorporate and scraping bowl well after each addition. Mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla. (8 minutes)

04

Step

Add about 1/3 of flour mixture; mix at low speed until combined. Mix in half of buttermilk, scraping bowl well. Repeat, alternating between flour mixture and buttermilk, until both are fully incorporated and batter is smooth. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Pour batter into prepared pan and spread in an even layer. Stir together remaining 1/3 cup white sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over batter. Wash and dry stand mixer bowl and whisk attachment. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Bake until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool completely.

07

Step

For frosting, in bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat cream cheese at medium speed 1 minute. Add powdered sugar and beat at medium speed until well combined. Scrape bowl well.

08

Step

With mixer running at medium-low speed, add cream and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla in a slow, steady stream. Gradually increase speed to medium-high and beat to medium peaks, 2 to 3 minutes more.

09

Step

Fit a disposable pastry bag with a large round or star tip (about 1/4-inch wide). Fill bag with frosting.

10

Step

Run a small offset spatula or a knife around outside of cake and gently invert onto a cutting board. Remove parchment paper. Cut into 9 squares.

11

Step

Pipe frosting onto each cake piece: Starting at one corner of a square, pipe zigzag diagonally, ending at opposite corner. Repeat with remaining squares. Garnish with cinnamon. Chill in an airtight container until ready to serve, up to 4 days.

For an extra layer of flavor, try browning the butter before adding it to the batter. The nutty notes will complement the cinnamon beautifully.
Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter and better incorporation.
Don't overmix the batter! Overmixing can lead to a tough cake. Mix until just combined.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

Erica Weber

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Violet Hamillullrich

    The frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again!

  • Jaclyn Kassulkebode

    This has become my go-to recipe for potlucks. It's always a crowd-pleaser!

  • Nathan Corwin

    I added a streusel topping for extra crunch and it was a hit! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • Jaylen Mante

    This cake is so easy to make and tastes amazing! My family devoured it in one sitting.

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