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Buttery Cinnamon Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Leta Harris PHOTO BY: Michigan Mommy

"This cake is the best cinnamon cake I have ever made. Every time I serve it, the compliments never end. Serve it warm, about 45 minutes out of the oven, for an even greater pleasure."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 163 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 10 inch Bundt pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 1/3 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
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  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Stir together the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and salt; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat shortening, 1 1/3 cups white sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating for at least 1 minute after each egg. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Remove cake from pan while it is still warm, and poke holes around the top of the cake with a fork. Pour the warm cinnamon syrup into the holes and onto the top and sides of the cake.
  4. To Make Cinnamon Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup white sugar, butter, water, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Heat and stir until butter melts.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2003 by JoyLee
I wanted something different for breakfast so I tried this cake. Great day! It's fabulous! We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2003 by Pamm
This is a good, simple cake to have with coffee. To glaze it neatly, I used a tip I got from... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2006 by HOLLMART
This was fabulous! It's very light. I followed the recipe exactly, with a few minor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2003 by Caroline
This is a great recipe. I made it for Christmas breakfast this year and my family ate the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by Simone
I LOVED this cake. Recommended. I think I used whole wheat flour (I made this a while back)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by AnnWC
I followed others' advice and upped the cinnamon in the cake batter to 1 Tablespoon, and used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2006 by CEFNCOED7562
My daughter-in-law made this cake and it's one of the best I've ever tasted. Now I'm going to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by Debra
Very good, would be great for a brunch buffet. The syrup came out too watery for me, maybe I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2003 by GIRL40165
This wasn't particularly amazing, but it's very difficult to find recipes that are. The cake... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2003 by COWBOYMAMA