Moist Vanilla Cake with Creamy Cinnamon Glaze
Introduction:
This soft, buttery vanilla cake topped with a smooth cinnamon glaze is the ultimate comfort dessert. The glaze seeps into the cake’s tiny holes, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich flavor in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, it’s a simple recipe that feels like a bakery-style treat made right at home.
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp milk (add more for desired consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a rectangular baking pan.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: While the cake bakes, mix powdered sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze the cake: Once the cake is baked, poke small holes all over it using a fork or skewer. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the hot cake so it seeps in.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool slightly before serving to allow the glaze to set.
This moist vanilla cake with creamy cinnamon glaze is sweet, tender, and irresistibly aromatic — a perfect dessert for every occasion.