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Home » Recipe Index » Dessert: Cakes and Cupcakes » Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake

Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake

October 15, 2012 by Kara Cook 7 Comments

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Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake . . . buttery cake with a cinnamon sugar swirl in the middle. Sour cream makes this cake unbelievably delicious!

slice of cinnamon swirl pound cake on a blue plate

I thought for sure I would have my kitchen cabinets done by now. But like most DIY projects, this one is taking longer than anticipated. Especially because a certain 18 month old is too hard to resist, and I have to take frequent story reading breaks. 🙂

Until my major DIY cabinet makeover is finished, I won’t be working on any small projects. Even though it is killing me not to have my mantel decorated for fall. Or a wreath on my door. I am trying to ignore those minor details and focus on my biggest task.

cinnamon swirl bundt cake on a white cake plate

Thank heavens I have a bunch of recipes I still haven’t shared. Like this Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake. Or “Sour Cream Pound Cake” as we called it when I was growing up.

My boys informed me that sour cream cake doesn’t sound good, and that I should change the name. Whatever you call it, this cake is wonderful! It is dense and moist and oh so yummy.

close up of sliced cinnamon bundt cake

I think it is the only cake I make that I don’t serve with ice cream. If you know me, you know that’s huge. I love me some ice cream. But I don’t even think this cake needs it.

It is so moist that you can just grab a slice and eat it as you are running out the door. Or hiding in your craft room so you don’t have to share with your kids. Whatever.

slice of cinnamon bundt cake on a plate with a fork
Pro Tip: Make sure you grease your Bundt pan really well. Regular non-stick spray doesn’t work as well. Use shortening and flour, or a cake release spray like Baker’s Joy. Because it is super sad when your Bundt cake sticks to the pan.

cinnamon swirl bundt cake recipe collage

Love cinnamon? Here are a few more mouthwatering recipes to check out:
 
Cinnamon Roll Cake
Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Cinnamon Ice Cream
Cinnamon Syrup
Cinnamon Roll Waffles
 

Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake

Yield: 16 servings

Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake

Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake - this cake is so good it doesn't need frosting! #poundcake #cinnamoncake #cakerecipe

Sour cream pound cake with a cinnamon sugar swirl.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

Batter:

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup soft butter
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream (light and fat free don't work as well for this recipe)

Cinnamon Filling:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Cream together sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl till smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each one.
  2. Stir in the flour, salt, and soda. Beat in the extracts and sour cream till thoroughly combined.
  3. Spread half of the batter into a well greased and floured 12 cup Bundt pan. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the batter. Spread remaining batter over the top.
  4. Bake at 300° for about 90 minutes. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a cooling rack.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 401Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 180mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 1gSugar: 41gProtein: 5g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert: Cakes and Cupcakes

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Comments

  1. Kelly

    April 11, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    Just made… in oven soon!

    Reply
  2. Jessica

    February 2, 2020 at 3:33 am

    Currently in the oven, smells really good 😊excited to see how it comes out!!

    Reply
  3. Karine

    March 22, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  4. Jess

    October 18, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    Looks delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kara

      October 18, 2012 at 12:28 pm

      It really is delicious Jess! In fact, I’m finishing up lunch right now and wishing I had a piece. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com

    October 15, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I love the look of this cake! It’s so swirly and fluffy!

    Reply
    • Kara

      October 15, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      Thanks Julia! It really is pretty to slice into, and it tastes even better. 🙂

      Reply

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