Reminding us of a white Christmas, wherever we may be in the world, this cinnamon-spiced cake is a wonderful treat to serve this time of the year, especially in pieces that accentuate its holiday charm.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CAKE
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 eggs
½ cup milk
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
FOR THE ICING
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
STEPS
STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease and line a round cake tin.
STEP 2
Beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
STEP 3
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla. STEP 4
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
STEP 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the batter, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined.
STEP 6
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Leave to cool completely before icing.
STEP 7
To make the icing, gradually add the milk to the icing sugar until you have a thick glaze. Stir in the vanilla.
STEP 8
Spread generously over the top of the cake, leaving the surface smooth and imperfectly dripping to the sides.
STEP 9
Serve in a Pacifica Christmas Tree footed plate.
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