Cinnamon Swirl Holiday Cake
Celebrate the season with this delightful Cinnamon Swirl Holiday Cake, featuring layers of moist cinnamon-infused cake and a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings, this cake brings warmth and joy to your holiday festivities.
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Step 2:
In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk.
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Step 3:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Step 4:
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Pour half of the batter into each pan.
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Step 5:
In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this mixture over the batter in each pan, then swirl with a knife.
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Step 6:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Step 7:
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 8:
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Step 9:
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 10:
Slice the cake and serve it at your holiday gathering. Enjoy the warm flavors of cinnamon and cream cheese!