Enchanting Snickerdoodle Cake
Ingredients:
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons oil (canola, vegetable, or any neutral-flavored oil)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar)
- 3 cups water or any milk of choice
- 2 cups cream cheese frosting
Instructions:
- Begin the magic by preheating your oven to 180C/350F. Embrace your cake pans with a touch of enchantment by greasing three 8-inch pans and set them aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, bring together the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Mix them until they waltz together in a harmonious dance of flavors.
- Introduce the wet ingredients to the mix. Add the oil, vanilla extract, vinegar, and either water or your milk of choice. Stir until the ingredients unite, forming a smooth and silky batter.
- Distribute this magical batter evenly among the three cake pans, ensuring each one gets a fair share of the enchantment.
- Bake the cakes for 25-27 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Let the tantalizing aroma of cinnamon fill your kitchen with pure delight! 🌬️🍂
- Once the cakes have finished their magical baking journey, let them cool completely in the pans, allowing them to find their perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- It’s time to assemble this masterpiece! Frost between each layer with the luscious cream cheese frosting, spreading a generous amount of magic on top and along the sides.
- For the perfect finishing touch, refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes. This ensures the frosting adheres to the cake, creating a beautiful and firm presentation.