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Snickerdoodle Pound Cake

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5 from 9 reviews

Snickerdoodle lovers, this cake is what you’ve been waiting for.ย  With the signature snickerdoodle tang and additional, wonderful chew from cream of tartar, this cake is sure to please even the most picky snickerdoodle palette.

  • Total Time: 5-7 hours
  • Yield: 14 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Batter:

  • 384 g flour, plus two additional tablespoons for greasing the bundt pan
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 173 g butter, room temperature, plus two additional tablespoons for greasing the bundt pan
  • 58 g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 500 g sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 250 g buttermilk

For the Cinnamon Simple Syrup:

  • 87 g water
  • 67 g granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp salt

For the Final Snickerdoodle Glaze:

  • 240 g confectionerโ€™s sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 34 tbsp whole milk (start with 3)
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • Decorating sugar (optional)

Instructions

To Make the Batter with a Stand Mixer:

  1. Preheat oven to 325ยฐF.ย  Itโ€™s highly recommended to use an oven thermometer for this recipe, since proper oven temperature will impact the outcome of your cake.
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  3. Sift the flour mixture into another medium bowl.ย  Add kosher salt to the flour mix and whisk to combine.
  4. Place the room temperature butter and cream cheese in the bowl of your stand mixer.ย  Mix on low speed until smooth.ย  (30 seconds)
  5. Slowly add the granulated sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.ย  (5-10 minutes)
  6. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing for at least 45 seconds after each addition.ย  Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed (I usually scrape the bowl after the third and sixth egg).ย  Donโ€™t skimp on this step because it helps the cake rise!ย  (7 minutes)
  7. Add vanilla extract and mix until thoroughly combined.ย  (1 minute)
  8. Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined.ย  (30-45 seconds)
  9. With the mixer on the lowest speed, add all of the buttermilk and mix until just combined.ย  (~1 minute)
  10. Add the second half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until almost combined.ย  Stop mixing just before the mixture is fully together.ย  (~1 minute)
  11. Using a rubber spatula, fully scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl.ย  Then, stir the batter until it is smooth and consistent.ย  Make sure to fully scrape the bottom of the bowl during this step!
  12. Grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan with the remaining butter and flour and place the batter in the pan.

To Make the Batter with a Hand Mixer:

  1. Preheat oven to 325ยฐF.ย  Itโ€™s highly recommended to use an oven thermometer for this recipe, since proper oven temperature will impact the outcome of your cake.
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  3. Sift the flour mixture into another medium bowl.ย  Add kosher salt to the flour mix and whisk to combine.
  4. Place the room temperature butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.ย  Mix on low speed until smooth.ย  (~1 minute)
  5. Add half of the sugar and mix until the sugar is just incorporated.ย  (~30 seconds)
  6. Add the second half of the sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.ย  (7-12 minutes)
  7. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing for at least 1 minute after each addition.ย  Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed (I usually scrape the bowl after the third and sixth egg).ย  Donโ€™t skimp on this step because it helps the cake rise!ย  (7 minutes)
  8. Add vanilla extract and mix until thoroughly combined.ย  (1 minute)
  9. Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined.ย  (30-45 seconds)
  10. Add all of the buttermilk and mix on lowest speed until just combined.ย  (~1 minute).
  11. Add the second half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until almost combined.ย  Stop mixing just before the mixture is fully together.ย  (1-2 minutes)
  12. Using a rubber spatula, fully scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl.ย  Then, mix the batter until it is smooth and consistent.ย  Make sure to fully scrape the bottom of the bowl!
  13. Grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan with the remaining butter and flour and place the batter in the pan.

To Bake the Cake:

  1. Bake the cake at a true 325ยฐF for 60-70 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer reads 210ยฐF-215ยฐF.ย  My preferred internal temperature for this cake is 212ยฐF.ย  Alternately, the cake is done with a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and a fingerprint indentation bounces back.
  2. Allow the cake to rest for ten minutes while you make the simple syrup.

To Make the Cinnamon Simple Syrup:

  1. Combine sugar, water, salt, and cinnamon in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.ย  Stir occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Remove the simple syrup from the heat and add vanilla. Stir until incorporated.
  3. After allowing the cake to rest for ten minutes, invert it onto a cooling rack and carefully remove the bundt pan.
  4. Using a pastry brush, gently brush the cinnamon simple syrup over the entire cake.
  5. Allow the cake to cool completely.ย  (3-5 hours)

To Make the Snickerdoodle Glaze:

  1. Combine the confectionerโ€™s sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and whole milk (3 tbsp)ย  in a medium bowl.ย  (see note about glaze, below.)
  2. Stir with a spoon until nearly combined, then add 1 tbsp of heavy cream.ย  Stir until smooth.ย  The glaze will be thick but should be pourable.
  3. Final glaze should have the consistency of thick honey, and you should just be able to pour it.ย  Add whole milk, one teaspoon at a time, if the original glaze is too thick to pour.
  4. Using a spouted measuring cup, spoon, or squeeze bottle, drizzle final glaze over the cake.ย  For this cake, I used a spouted measuring cup.
  5. If necessary, use a spoon to help the glaze fall over the sides of the cake.
  6. Allow the glaze to set for five minutes, then gently sprinkle decorating sugar (if using) to finish.

To Store:

This cake can remain on a countertop overnight, or it can be stored in a refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • A note on the glaze:ย  when you first add the milk to the confectioner’s sugar, it will seem like it’s not enough milk.ย  Resist the urge to add more milk and just keep stirring!ย  It will eventually come together into a thick mixture and you’ll then be ready to add your heavy cream.
  • An oven thermometer is strongly recommended to make sure that your oven reaches the correct temperature.
  • It is also strongly recommended to use a digital food scale to measure ingredients using metric measurement. It will seriously make your baking so much easier!
  • This recipe can be halved for a loaf pan or a 6-cup bundt pan.
  • Make sure you take your time to cream the butter and sugar on the front end!ย  Once you add your flour mixture, you have to mix gently in order to avoid over-mixing.
  • This is a big bundt cake.ย  I recommend placing a sheet pan underneath this cake while it bakes for extra insurance.
  • Author: Shani
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Inactive Time: 3-5 hours
  • Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 476
  • Sugar: 59 g
  • Sodium: 255.4 mg
  • Fat: 14.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 80.7 g
  • Protein: 6.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 113.1 mg