Easy Cinnamon Flop (Recipezaar)
RECIPE BY: KITTENCAL
Except for the the milk and small amount in the egg, the cake itself has very little fat and using low-fat milk will keep the fat to a minimum, I have stated the egg as optional, I strongly suggest to add it in for a more cake-like texture — If you are looking for a fancy cake to serve then this is not it however for the ease of this cake it is darn good and makes a great weekend brunch cake, it's like a combination of a cake and cinnamon bun all in one, ridiculously simple to make as it's all mixed by hand and takes like 5 minutes to throw together, try adding in some chopped apples or blueberries, raisins or dried cranberries, this recipe is a blank canvas, so go ahead and add in fruit, nuts chocolate chips whatever you wish, and to kick this up a notch drizzle Kittencal's Easy Creamy White Glaze on top -- - servings are only estimated
2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups sugar (add in more for a sweeter taste)
1 1/4 cups milk or half-and-half
1-2 teaspoon vanilla (optional) or almond extract (optional)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 large egg (optional)
TOPPING
1/2 cup brown sugar, more if desired
1-2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter
chopped walnut (optional) or pecan (optional)
Directions
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish, or TWO 8 or 9-inch round cake pans (although the batter will seem like it will fit into only one 8 or 9-inch pan, this flop rises very high and will run over the sides if baked in just one pan).
In a bowl mix the 2 cups flour, 1-1/4 cups white sugar, milk, vanilla or almond extract, baking powder, pinch of salt and egg (if using) until just combined careful not to overmix.
Pour into prepared baking pan/s.
Generously spread brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
If desired sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over top.
Drizzle melted butter over top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Reviews:
This is very much like Karen's Cinnamon FLOP, but, in my opinion improved. I just made Karen's recipe a day or two ago and liked it, but thought it could use a couple changes- then I came across this! I don't know if it needs the full 3 tsp baking soda, is my only thing... mine came out a little thick and I had trouble spreading it, perhaps because of this? I halved the recipe and cooked it in an 8" round pan. I like the suggestion for nuts and I like the butter-drizzling method. The cake is very fluffy, and the sweet buttery cinnamony topping tastes like something from a bakery. I used "homemade" half and half (a mix of half cream and half 2% milk), which worked well. I added a touch of vanilla extract. Very good recipe. I like it better cold or at room temperature, which is nice because you don't have to worry about making this right when you want to eat it to get the best flavor. Not that it is hard AT ALL to make. I think that, right now, this is my #1 quick and easy breakfast food. I usually make French toast, pancakes or muffins/quickbreads, but this is even easier than any of those! Thanks for posting.
So tasty and easy! I baked this in 2 round 8" pans instead of the 13x9. I also added a teaspoon of vanilla and generous dash of nutmeg to the batter. The smells coming from my oven brought everyone to the kitchen. When I served this the cake was moist and light, the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture had oozed to everypart of the cake. It was breakfast nirvana!
This was by no means a "Flop" at my house! What wonderful flavor! So simple to prepare The aroma that filled my house brought everyone to the kitchen to find out what was in the oven! Kittencal, you know I will be making this one again!! Thanks so much for the wonderful breakfast recipe! — posted Sept 11, 2005 *** Just an update to let you know this recipe remains a favorite in my house! I love to add in an egg for great texture, the almond extract, a few sliced almonds on top and Kittencal's recipe for Really Easy and Good Creamy White Glaze Kittencal's Easy Creamy White Glaze at a pourable consistency to top off the Flop : )
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Kittencal's Easy Creamy White Glaze
RECIPE BY: KITTENCAL
This is the best and easiest glaze and one that I use all the time for my Kittencal's Cinnamon Buns/Rolls and my Kittencal's Easy Cinnamon Flop --- just three ingredients to create the perfect creamy glaze, remember whipping cream only half and half is just not the same --- add in a couple teaspoons of different flavored extracts such as orange, lemon or any flavor you desire, just pour the extract over the icing sugar and the add in your whipping cream or add in a couple drops of food colouring or both!
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream (any amount to desired texture start with 1/4 cup, or use 18% table cream)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract or almond extract
Whisk all ingredients in a bowl adding whipping cream until desired texture is achieved (do not make it to thin, or it won't stick on cakes!).
Reviews:
I made this glaze to top Easy Cinnamon Flop (a five-star cake). I did not have whipping cream on hand, so I used half and half, but only used about 3 tablespoons. I thought it turned out well. Thanks, Kitten, for a great topping for a fabulous cake.