Cinnamon Cake

I will provide you with a simple and delicious recipe for a cinnamon cake. Remember that this recipe reflects a distinct preference for the sweet flavors typical of Italian tradition. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• 200 g of all-purpose flour
• 200 g of granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 100 g of butter
• 150 ml of milk
• 1 sachet of baking powder
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon powder
• A pinch of salt
• Icing sugar (optional, for decoration)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and prepare a cake pan by greasing it with some butter and dusting it with a bit of flour.
2. In a bowl, mix the sifted flour with the baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
3. Melt the butter and let it cool down.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a light and frothy mixture.
5. Add the melted butter to the egg and sugar mixture and mix well.
6. Gradually incorporate the flour mix, alternating it with the milk, and keep mixing until you obtain a smooth batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level it with a spatula.
8. Bake the cake for about 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before turning it out and letting it cool completely on a wire rack.
10. If desired, once cooled, you can dust the surface of the cake with icing sugar.

Curiosity

Cinnamon is a spice widely used in many cultures around the world, particularly in Italian cuisine, it finds its place in numerous sweets and beverages, as well as in some savory dishes. Despite not being native to Italy, cinnamon has been enthusiastically embraced by the Italian palate, especially for its distinctive aroma that pairs well with apples, chocolate, and other typical ingredients of the country’s pastry.