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Snickerdoodle Cake Recipe

Snickerdoodle Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Snickerdoodle Cake with its moist, cinnamon-infused layers and creamy frosting. This cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, from birthdays to special celebrations.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 3 and 2/3 cups (433g) cake flour* (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 and 2/3 cups (330g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs + 2 additional egg whites, at room temperature*
  • 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (41g) or cake flour (38g) (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon*
  • 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, melted

For the Frosting:

  • 1 and 1/4 cups (282g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, room temperature and sliced into 4 pieces*
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon*
  • 5 and 1/2 cups (660g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans, line with parchment paper rounds, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pans.
  2. Make the cake: Whisk the dry ingredients. Beat butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk. Pour batter into pans.
  3. Make the cinnamon swirl: Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon with melted butter. Swirl into cake batter.
  4. Bake for 23-26 minutes. Cool cakes completely.
  5. Make the frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Add cinnamon, confectioners’ sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until creamy.
  6. Level the cakes & add the crumb coat: Slice cake domes, layer cakes with frosting. Apply a crumb coat and chill.
  7. Decorate: Frost cake and garnish with snickerdoodles. Refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, have ingredients at room temperature.
  • Adjust cinnamon to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: Snickerdoodle Cake, Cinnamon Swirl Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe

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