Cinnamon Picnic Cake
Perfect for outdoor gatherings or cozy afternoons, this Cinnamon Picnic Cake is a soft, buttery treat with a delightful swirl of cinnamon-sugar goodness. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and brown sugar, this easy-to-prepare dessert comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making it an ideal go-to recipe for busy days. Layers of warm cinnamon spice and a crumbly topping add irresistible texture and flavor, while a simple powdered sugar glaze takes it to the next level. Baked in a 9x13 pan and serving up to 12, this crowd-pleasing cake is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or simply savoring with your favorite cup of coffee.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 0.75 cups powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 1.5 tablespoons milk (for optional glaze)
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract (for optional glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the ground cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until fully combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until well mixed. Be careful not to overmix.
Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (for topping). Sprinkle half of this mixture over the batter in the pan.
Spoon the remaining batter on top and gently spread it out to cover. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before slicing.
For an optional glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
