Cinnamon Toast Cake
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A simple and comforting sheet cake that tastes just like cinnamon toast. This tender, buttery cake is baked in a jelly roll pan and topped with a generous layer of melted butter and cinnamon-sugar.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 35 mins | None | 1 15x10 inch cake |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Separate bowl
- Small bowl
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1 cup | Sugar | Standard |
| 2 teaspoons | Baking Powder | None |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt | None |
| 2 | Eggs | Large, see note |
| 1 cup | Milk | None |
| 2 tablespoons | Butter | Melted |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla | None |
| 1/2 cup | Raisins | Optional |
For the Topping
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Mix Batter
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Well grease a 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the 2 cups Flour, 1 cup Sugar, 2 teaspoons Baking Powder, and 1 teaspoon Salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1 cup Milk, 2 tablespoons melted Butter, 1 teaspoon Vanilla, and 2 Eggs.
- Blend the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well. If desired, stir in the 1/2 cup Raisins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread evenly.
Step 2: Initial Bake
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and springy to the touch.
Step 3: Topping and Final Bake
- While the cake is baking, prepare the topping by melting the 1/2 cup Butter.
- Remove the cake from the oven. Immediately drizzle the 1/2 cup melted Butter for the topping over the hot cake.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup Sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered cake.
- Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until caramelized and bubbly.
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store sealed in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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