Quick Cinnamon Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A quick and flavorful cinnamon cake featuring a moist crumb and warm cinnamon flavor, perfect for a cozy snack or dessert with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup shortening, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl and add the melted shortening, unbeaten egg, milk, and vanilla.
  2. Pour the batter into an 8 x 8 inch square pan.
  3. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping if desired.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

627 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 73.8g 27% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12494.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 331mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1647mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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