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Snickerdoodle Cake – Soft, Cinnamon-Sugar Perfection

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If you love classic snickerdoodle cookies, you’re going to fall in love with this Snickerdoodle Cake. It’s soft, fluffy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor, finished with a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping and creamy frosting.

This cake is perfect for holidays, birthdays, fall gatherings, or anytime you’re craving cozy comfort dessert vibes.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Cake

  • Soft and moist texture
  • Warm cinnamon flavor in every bite
  • Buttery, tender crumb
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfect for fall and holiday baking

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

For the Cake:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.

Step 2: Add Cinnamon Swirl

  1. Mix sugar and cinnamon together.
  2. Pour half the batter into pans, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, then top with remaining batter.
  3. Gently swirl with a knife.

Step 3: Bake

Bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Step 4: Make Frosting

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until fluffy.

Step 5: Assemble

  1. Frost between layers and around cake.
  2. Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top for a classic snickerdoodle finish.

⭐ Tips for Best Results

  • Use room temperature ingredients
  • Don’t overmix batter
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth
  • Chill cake slightly before slicing for clean cuts

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