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Snickerdoodle Cake


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and comforting Snickerdoodle Cake with soft, buttery layers, cinnamon sugar swirls, tangy notes from cream of tartar and sour cream, and a creamy cinnamon buttercream that tastes just like the classic cookie in cake form.


Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup sour cream, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk

1/3 cup granulated sugar (for swirl)

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for swirl)

2 tablespoons melted butter (for swirl)

1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

5 cups powdered sugar, sifted

2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for buttercream)

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for buttercream)

34 tablespoons heavy cream

Pinch of salt

2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (for topping)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined.
  7. In a small bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the swirl.
  8. Divide batter evenly between pans and swirl cinnamon mixture through the batter with a toothpick.
  9. Bake for 28–32 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Cool cakes completely on wire racks.
  11. For the buttercream, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and heavy cream until creamy.
  13. Assemble the cake by frosting between layers and over the top.
  14. Finish with a dusting of cinnamon sugar before serving.

Notes

Cake flour can be used for a more tender crumb.

Do not overbake to keep layers moist.

Let cake come to room temperature before serving.

Adjust cinnamon levels to taste.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 46g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg