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Cinnamon Tea Cake

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Cinnamon Tea Cake is a light, buttery, and warmly spiced cake topped with a cinnamon-sugar crust. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, this simple classic is quick to make and wonderfully comforting any time of day.

Ingredients

  • For the cake:
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the topping:
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Brush the warm cake with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar topping.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use self-rising flour instead of all-purpose by omitting baking powder and salt.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender.
  • Add chopped nuts or a swirl of cinnamon sugar for variation.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
  • Can be made dairy-free using plant-based butter and milk.

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