Simple Cinnamon Cake
Sunday brunch or Easter dinner just got a little sweeter! This delicious, easy cinnamon cake is sure to be a hit with the whole family - it's light and fluffy, and the sweet aroma of cinnamon will bring warmth to any table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups granulated Sugar
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk
Cinnamon Syrup Glaze
- 1/2 cup granulated Sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour a 10-inch bundt cake pan.
- Mix together flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Use an electric mixer to combine the sugar, butter and vanilla in a large bowl until they are smooth and creamy. You will add the eggs one at a while, blending well between each one.
- Mix the flour mixture with the milk, alternately.
- Place the batter in the prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool for 20 minutes.
- Make the cinnamon glaze while the cake is cooling. Combine the sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and water in a small saucepan. Mix the sugar, water, butter, vanilla and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Heat on medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture becomes slightly thickened.
- Place the cake on a wire rack and place it over a plate. Use a fork to poke holes in the cake. Then drizzle the cinnamon syrup glaze over it.
- Serve, slice, and enjoy!
