Indulge in the wonderful flavors of a homemade cinnamon teacake. This soft and moist cake with a delightful cinnamon-infused flavor is perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. The cake is topped with a cinnamon sugar sprinkling which adds a sweet and aromatic touch. Follow this easy recipe and impress your guests with this delectable treat in just a few simple steps.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 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 and allow it to cool completely before serving.
