Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2009

This is the same recipe that has been in my family since my great-grandmother's time (originally from C&H sugar box). My GGM made it as a Sunday night supper cake; this tradition was continued by my grandmother, then my aunt, and then myself. I love it just as-is and haven't changed a thing, although I must admit that the cinnamon-sugar topping called for is way more than you'll need for one cake-- a third of that will suffice. My GGM used to serve it with gingered pears spooned over the top. Tasty and traditional, a simple old-fashioned recipe.

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CookieWeasel

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

Living In: Santa Barbara, California, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2009

I added about a tablespoon of cinnamon to the cake. I doubled the recipe and got almost 18 cupcakes out of it. I reduced the cooking time to 18 minutes for cupcakes. The cake rises quite a bit so next time Ii'll leave maybe 1/2 an inch of room in the cupcake tin to the rim. They deffinately remind me of a doughnut!

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2009

I enjoyed this recipe, however I added a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg to cake. Quick and tasty!

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cook272

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2009

This cake came out great. My husband and myself ate the whole thing in 3 days time. What a great recipe.

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KathleenO

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Home Town: Littleton, Colorado, USA

Living In: Centennial, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2009

Very easy. I added cinnamon to batter as others did. Mime came out a little dry but I'm not the greatest baker. I might try this again adding like 1/2 cup of applesauce and see how that turns out. Either way I will make this again. Oh and I love that it is a small cake. We never finish a regular size.

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2009

Wonderfully simple. My husband and I don't like desserts that are overly sweet. This was perfect. Just sweet enough. I also enjoyed that it is so easy to throw together for a spur of the moment dessert with ingredients I usually have on hand.

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littlewillysmom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Colcord, West Virginia, USA

Living In: Mount Hope, West Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009

I found this recipe to be kind of bland. If I so choose to make it again, I'll probably add more cinnamon or all spice to the batter itself. It's also very pale which wasn't too appetizing. But I suppose it would be ok if you were you pair it with something else: i.e. with fruit and custard or a light sauce on the side?

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2008

Delicious and different! You definitely don't need as much topping as the recipe suggests -- a little sprinkle of cinnamon & sugar is all you need. I also added 1/2 tsp. cinnamon to the cake batter -- gives the cake a nice color and flavor.

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Lindy

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Reviewed: May 28, 2008

It was simple, quick, and put together with ingredients that are typically in the cupboard. For that I give it 5 stars. For the taste...well, it was fine/good, nothing real special. The topping just doesn't feel like it is part of the cake. You have this moist cake with a pile of dry powder on top. It is odd when you bite into it, you will find that you shake the majority of the topping off just to obtain moisture in your mouth. (And also to not have a roof full of stuck powdered sugar.) Overall it was nice to be able to have a fresh baked item in the morning with limited ingredients and limited time, but it is not a guest worthy cake.

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Living In: Racine, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2008

Delicious, especially still warm from the oven. I followed other peoples' advice and put the cinnamon in the cake rather than on top, and I only used about 1/4 cup powdered sugar for the topping. That was just the right amount.

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JANE37

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2008

A really nice basic cake to make with ingredients that are often on hand! I substituted the white sugar for brown sugar for the topping because I wanted the brown sugar taste.

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SJDOYLE

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Home Town: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2008

It was okay, not great. I probably wouldn't make it again although the kids gobbled it up.

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Katrina

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2008

this is an excellent one for beginners. soooo easy. i used softened marg and added cinnamon to the batter, also. shortening is always soft, so to get the marg or butter to cream into the sugar, it must be soft. the powdered sugar on top is a matter of taste. right after you take it out of the oven, rub the top with a pat of butter, then powder it. it looks like allot of sugar but some melts. if you don't have a sifter, use a strainer or a colander, or just sprinkle it on. after i did that i cut around the edge and used two spatulas to put it on a serving plate. beautiful. good for after supper and good for breakfast, too. i shared this at work and they all loved it.

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whitejademoon

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Home Town: Wauseon, Ohio, USA

Living In: Bend, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2008

I loved this fast, wonderful dessert! Like most others, I subbed margarine for the shortening and added 1 tsp. cinnamon to the batter (I think that's a must for this cake's flavor), and it was wonderful! Next time, I may experiment with some walnuts and a butter/brown sugar crumb mixture on top, but it's great just the way it is!

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Reesa

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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2008

I didn't have shortening so substituted butter, also added about 1 teaspoon cinnamon to cake batter. Excellent taste and texture. So easy, so tasty - I'll make this again and again. Thanks for sharing this!

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Linda

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2007

this recipe was terrific!!! it was also very easy to make!!!! and if it was easy for me it will be so easy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2007

Very easy, very tasty. Thanks!

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Living In: Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2007

Fantastic! I added more cinnamon to the batter (2 teaspoons). It's very moist and has a good texture. It doesn't make a big cake - I'd do a double amount and make 2 layers for a decent size.

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Deborah K

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Living In: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2007

Loved this! I did cut back a little of the powdered sugar and added some cinnamon to the cake mixture, although I may add a little more cinnamon to it next time because my children like a little more cinnamon taste.

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DANA60

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Home Town: Tiffin, Ohio, USA

Living In: Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2007

This is so easy and delicious! I loved it! I am just a tween and thought this so easy and FUN! The texture was just right. I didn't have a lot of ingredients, but felt like baking and chose this one. Good work! :)

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