CINNAMON FLOP CAKE
Cinnamon flop cake is an old-fashioned recipe your mother or grandmother may have made years ago. It is really easy and is wonderful for breakfast with coffee. If you love cinnamon, (my family can’t get enough of it), you will absolutely love this cake. Make is when you need something in a hurry for dessert because it would be great with whipped cream or ice cream. It makes a great gift. Just double the recipe and make two and give one to a friend.
Cinnamon Flop Cake Ingredients Needed?
All-purpose flour
White granulated sugar
Baking powder
Baking soda
Butter, melted
Vanilla extract
Buttermilk
Egg
Topping Ingredients for Cake:
Brown sugar light or dark
Ground cinnamon
Butter, melted
It keeps well in a cool spot for several days and is easily reheated in the microwave or oven. The butter, brown sugar and cinnamon that is added to the top will soak into the cake while it is cooking to make a delicious flavor. Your house will smell wonderful, too. Don’t ask me why it is called flop cake because I have no idea! I have added a powdered sugar glaze to this cake but it really does not need it. You might also like to check out our recipe for honey bun cake.
I added a simple powdered sugar glaze to the top of this and it was a wonderful addition! This cake is fantastic and so simple to make. Definitely save this one. It would be a great addition to any brunch!
Tips on Cinnamon: Cinnamon should keep for at least six months in a dark cool, dry place. Do not store near heat. Rub a pinch between your fingers and smell to see if fresh or taste it. Cinnamon should have a sweet spicy flavor. Cinnamon sticks stay fresh for about a year. Some studies show that cinnamon helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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Cinnamon Flop Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
Topping ingredients for Cake:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar in a bowl. Stir in melted butter, vanilla extract, buttermilk and egg. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray. I have made this in a deep dish pie plate and a 9 x 9 baking dish, both work fine. Spread cake batter in dish.
- In a bowl whisk together the dark brown sugar and cinnamon for topping. Pour in melted butter and mix until all ingredients are wet. (I just do this with my hands) Sprinkle over cake batter. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes until center tests done. Makes 1 layer cake or 6 to 8 cake slices.
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I think I forgot to rate it in my review but 5 stars all the way!! ☺️
I made this cake tonight to have with our evening coffee. It was ome of the most delicious cakes we’ve ever had! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly! Will definitely be making this one often and doubling it when we have company. Thanks for sharing, ladies! Have a blessed weekend!
So glad you enjoyed it Paige! Have a wonderful weekend!
I have made this and it is really good- cannot remember if I kept in the refrigerator for but I am wondering if it keeps best like that since I saw it keeps well in a cool spot.
We don’t store ours in the refrigerator, but you can if you like.
We love this recipe! It’s so easy to make and it’s delicious! My topping fell to the bottom as well, but no problem with the outcome. I actually thought it was great that way. Thank you for the recipe!
You are very welcome!
Have you every tried making this the night before then baking the next morning?
No, this is a cake, I’m not sure that would work.
Can this cake be baked in a 8×8 dish?
You can try it, I believe it would work fine.
I once had a recipe like this that sadly I lost. Everything got “thrown” together. Sooo easy! I’ll try this to see if it reminds me of the original version I had. In mine, it had cardamom! Will try this one!
Topping sinks straight to the bottom. Followed recipe to the letter.
Sorry, you had an issue with this recipe. As you can see from the photos, we haven’t had that problem. Not all recipes work for everyone.
Would adding a little flour might work or similar to a streudel topping? Would keep it from sinking? either way it’s still a winner I’ll add some pecans
It’s 12 degrees outside this morning, so I’ll be trying this !
Very easy and good. I may have used a little to much butter in the topping because it settled on the bottom of the pan OR the reason for the name of the cake. Because I needed to invent the cake on to the serving dish so the topping was on top. Hence the name Flop Cake.
I did make this and it was simple and delicious!!! Thanks!! 🙂
So glad it was a hit!! Thank you so much for letting us know!
OMG this looks Yummy! And easy to make too! Will be making soon and let you know how much we liked it! 🙂