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October 6, 2014 by Bre

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Swirl Cake

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a recipe on here. I think it’s because I despise cooking in the summer. My kitchen gets so hot and I get so crabby.

With the turn of the season, however, I’ve felt more of a desire to bake. I’ve also been feeling a need to eat a lot of comfort food, so I just had to bake this brown sugar and cinnamon swirl cake for a special weekend treat. Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Swirl Cake My daughter said it was “the most fantastic amazing cake” she’s ever eaten. (Disclaimer: this statement was likely made only because I allowed her to eat it BEFORE dinner.)  Not sure I’d go that far, but it was very good and a perfect taste of fall with its gooey, cinnamon and sugar flavor.  Brown Sugar & Cinnamon Cake whole It also made my home smell divine while it was baking. I wish I could make the smell of this cake baking into a candle. (Business idea!)

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Swirl Cake

Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Swirl Cake

Yield: 8x8 cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

A comforting cake blended with flavors of fall.

Ingredients

  • BATTER:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tbl cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbl all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbl cinnamon
  • ICING:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbl milk
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix all of the "batter" ingredients in a large bowl, except for the melted butter.
  2. Add the melted butter slowly, and mix well.
  3. Pour batter into a lightly greased 9x9 cake pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix all of the "topping" ingredients together.
  5. Pour over the cake batter and swirl with a knife.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.
  7. Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven.
  8. Mix "icing" ingredients together in a separate bowl and drizzle over the cake while it's cooling.
  9. Let the cake stand for at least 15 minutes prior to serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1/9
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 654Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 524mgCarbohydrates: 94gFiber: 2gSugar: 45gProtein: 11g
© Bre Eggert
Cuisine: Cake / Category: Food
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cake 2 Looks good, doesn’t it?  Will you bake this brown sugar and cinnamon swirl cake?
-Bre

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Comments

  1. Breanna says

    October 6, 2014 at 9:17 am

    This looks SO yummy!! Def need to try this out πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 6, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks, Bre! It is a really delicious treat for a cold, fall day!

  2. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    October 6, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Ooooh my gosh, this looks WAY too good!! What a great breakfast “treat” with a cup of coffee! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 6, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      Ohhh, I like the way you think, Amanda! Why wait until after dinner!!??

    • Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

      October 10, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      Exactly! I’m all about sweets for breakfast. πŸ™‚ Thanks for linking this up with us at Motivational Monday!! πŸ™‚

    • Bre says

      October 11, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks for hosting such a fun party! I’m so glad I know about it now!

  3. Megan says

    October 6, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    This looks amazing! I have been craving all things cinnamon lately, so I am thinking this needs to be in my oven immediately!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 7, 2014 at 9:22 am

      Hi, Megan! Thank you! I have totally been craving cinnamon, too. It is so weird! YUM! If you make it, I hope you like it! Thanks for your note. πŸ™‚

  4. Amanda says

    October 6, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Recipes like this is the reason I always seem to be out of butter! Can’t wait to make this!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 7, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Hi, Amanda – hahahaha, I hear ya! I think I just need to keep butter as a permanent fixture on my grocery list. πŸ™‚ Have a great day and thanks for your note!

  5. Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    October 6, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    Oh my this looks soooo good, Bre! And I actually have all the ingredients on hand…seriously thinking about making this tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 7, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Hi, Amy! Oooh I hope you like it! I think that the next time I make it, I will put it in a 9×13 so the cake part is a little thinner, and I will double the “topping” portion because that is really the best part of it all! I hope you enjoy it!

  6. Seana Turner says

    October 7, 2014 at 6:21 am

    I think I’d say it looks more than “good”… it looks like I want to crawl into the picture and smell it. I think the heavenly scent of baking cinnamon is worth the effort, even if you can’t eat it:) Right now I’ve got a daughter watching her weight and a husband trying to avoid sugar. I miss the good old days when I would get up and bake and everyone eagerly descended…. I need a bunch of high school boys or something!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 7, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Hahaha, Seana, I feel your pain! My husband hardly ever eats sweets and my kids are so young they don’t eat a lot either, so baking isn’t always worth the effort. Maybe I should just start baking for others?! Thanks for your sweet note!

  7. Deborah says

    October 8, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I saw your recipe on the Motivational Monday Link Up and so glad I did. This looks AMAZING! It looks like it’s just the perfect thing for FALL! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 8, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Hi, Deborah! THANK YOU! I really appreciate you taking the time to come over here and leave me a sweet note. Have a great night!!

  8. Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says

    October 10, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Oh my goodness, does this look delicious! Brown sugar and cinnamon are two of my all time favorite things.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 11, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks, Sarah!!! It was pretty tasty . . . I definitely ate more than I should have. The skinny jeans felt a little tight this morning.

  9. Lindsay Eidahl says

    October 12, 2014 at 7:26 am

    My kids would love this! Thank you for sharing it on Show Me Saturdays!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 12, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks so much, Lindsay!! Loving your party! Have a great rest of your weekend!

  10. Mila says

    October 12, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    Oh my- definitely pinning! It’s like a dream come true πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 12, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Hahahaha, I hear ya. Any sweet thing will do it for me! Thanks for pinning! πŸ™‚

  11. Jamie @ anderson + grant says

    October 12, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    This sounds amazing, Bre! And I love anything that will make my house smell good as it bakes! This is going to be something I’m going to have to try soon! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      Hi, Jamie! Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it if you do make it. Have a great night!

  12. Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    October 14, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Bre- wanted to let you know I made this today! OMGGGGG! Soo yummy! I feel like I need to go run around the block a few times after eating it πŸ™‚ but it’s seriously worth it! I took your advice and baked it in a 9×13 with a little extra topping. So good! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      Hey, lady! Oh yeah, I am SO glad you liked it!! I know it kinda gives you a sugar rush, but it’s worth it I think! Thanks so much for letting me know you liked it!! πŸ™‚

  13. Michelle from Weekend Craft says

    October 15, 2014 at 6:55 am

    OMG this looks to die for especially that topping! Thanks for stopping by Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you stop by to link up today http://bit.ly/1CkmzzM

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 15, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Oh yeah, the topping is the best part, by far!! I may just make that next time – ha! Thanks for your note. Hope you enjoy the rest of your night!

  14. Leigh Anne says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    This looks delicious Bre! Thanks for sharing at Link It or Lump It this week πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 15, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      Hi, friend! Thanks! Wish you lived nearby so we could enjoy some over coffee. πŸ™‚

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