Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of a classic snickerdoodle cookie in the form of a moist and delicious bundt cake. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a casual brunch to a special celebration.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl:
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10–12 cup bundt pan thoroughly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
- Prepare cinnamon-sugar swirl: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Layer the batter: Pour half the batter into the prepared bundt pan, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, add remaining batter, and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional glaze: For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- This cake stays moist for several days and is perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar layer.
- Serve with coffee or tea for a cozy dessert or breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
