Delicious Cinnamon Teacake Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
8. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the cake batter.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before serving.

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