Description
A warm and comforting breakfast treat featuring a fluffy cake topped with a rich cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (for the topping)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for the topping)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, use pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl and blend until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In another bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix over the batter in the baking dish.
- Using a knife or a skewer, swirl the topping lightly into the batter.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Notes
For variations, consider using whole wheat flour for a healthier option or almond milk and flax eggs for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg