Delicious Snickerdoodle Cake with Cinnamon Streusel Topping

This Snickerdoodle Cake with Streusel Topping is a delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie. The cake has a soft and fluffy texture, with a lovely cinnamon flavor throughout. Topped with a sweet and crunchy streusel mixture, this cake is perfect for any occasion. It is an easy and impressive dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• For the Streusel Topping:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
6. To make the streusel topping, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir in melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the cake batter.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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