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Snickerdoodle Cake

A whimsical twist on the classic cookie, this Snickerdoodle Cake features a soft texture infused with warm cinnamon and topped with cream cheese frosting and caramel sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Add the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter among the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Cakes: Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Prepare the Frosting: Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in caramel sauce.
  9. Frost and Serve: Frost each cake layer with the cream cheese frosting and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Notes

Measure flour correctly for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: snickerdoodle, cake, dessert, cinnamon, frosting, cream cheese