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Snickerdoodle Cake Recipe: The Best Indulgent Twist on a Classic

Snickerdoodle Cake Recipe

This snickerdoodle cake recipe is a delightful twist on the classic cookie dessert, featuring soft, cinnamon-sugar layers that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra touch, you can frost the cake with a cream cheese frosting.
  • This cake can be made a day ahead and tastes even better the next day!

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