Start your day with this delicious and moist breakfast cake. Made with simple ingredients, this cake is perfect for a morning treat or brunch. The cake is moist and fluffy with a hint of sweetness from the cinnamon sugar topping. It's quick and easy to make, and can be enjoyed on its own or served with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of maple syrup. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.