Cinnamon Tea Cake
Indulge in the comforting aroma and flavor of this classic Cinnamon Tea Cake, a timeless treat perfectly paired with a hot cup of tea. With its buttery, tender crumb and a delightful cinnamon-sugar topping, this cake strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and indulgence. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe combines pantry staples like self-raising flour, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract for a fuss-free baking experience. The warm butter glaze ensures the cinnamon-sugar mixture clings beautifully to the cake, creating a sweet and slightly crunchy top. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this light and airy cinnamon tea cake is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion, from afternoon tea to a cozy dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 225 grams self-raising flour
- 125 milliliters milk
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 30 grams unsalted butter (melted, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin with baking paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand mixer or a stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the vanilla extract and the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Sift the self-raising flour into the mixture and add the milk. Gently fold everything together using a spatula until it's just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, mix the ground cinnamon and sugar for the topping in a small bowl.
Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then carefully transfer it to a wire rack placed over a tray.
Brush the top of the warm cake with the melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
Let the cake cool completely (or serve slightly warm) before slicing and serving. Pair it with a cup of tea for the perfect treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.3 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.2 g | 416% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 727 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 2011 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 358.8 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 639 mg | 14% | |
*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.
