Description
Cinnamon Swirl Delight Cake whispers sweet memories of grandma’s kitchen, blending warm spices and tender crumb into a nostalgic dessert. Comfort flows through each slice, inviting you to savor classic comfort with a comforting hug of cinnamon warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 3 cups flour
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Thoroughly coat a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 centimeters) baking pan with butter or cooking spray to ensure easy cake removal.
- Create the cake base by whisking together melted unsalted butter, large eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, pure vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and whole milk until the mixture transforms into a silky, lump-free batter.
- Distribute the cake batter uniformly across the prepared pan, using a spatula to smooth the surface and ensure even thickness.
- Craft the cinnamon swirl mixture by combining melted unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl, stirring until the ingredients meld into a cohesive, crumbly texture.
- Generously scatter the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter, then use a knife to create elegant, meandering swirls throughout the surface, generating a marbled visual pattern.
- Position the pan in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the edges turn golden brown.
- Simultaneously prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency similar to light syrup.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes, then drizzle the glaze generously across the surface, permitting it to set and create a glossy, sweet finish.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by greasing the pan thoroughly to prevent any sticky situations with your cake.
- Create a silky-smooth batter by whisking ingredients until completely blended, eliminating any stubborn lumps.
- Master the swirl technique by using a knife to gently drag the cinnamon topping through the batter, creating beautiful marble patterns.
- Check cake doneness precisely with the toothpick method – a clean pick means perfectly baked goodness.
- Drizzle warm glaze immediately after baking to let it seep into the cake’s nooks and crannies for maximum flavor.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain the cake’s soft, moist texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 471 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 196 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg