PrintCinnamon pound cake recipe: Bake a cozy delight today!
A cozy and delightful cinnamon pound cake recipe that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Total Time: 80-100 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking pan.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk.
- Stir in additional ground cinnamon and any optional add-ons.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
Notes
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg