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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Layer

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 550
A decadent layered dessert featuring rich brown sugar and cinnamon flavors, topped with candied pecans.

Ingredients

Cake Flour

  • 3 cups cake flour (measured correctly (336 grams))

Brown Sugar

  • 2 cups packed light or dark brown sugar (440 grams)
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Unsalted Butter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature (2 sticks, 226 grams))

Buttermilk

  • 1.5 cups buttermilk (divided (375 ml))
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup water (60 ml)
  • 0.25 cup packed light or dark brown sugar (55 grams)
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Powdered Sugar

  • 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted (640 grams))
  • 0.5 cup packed light or dark brown sugar (110 grams)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature (2 sticks, 226 grams))
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup candied pecans (roughly chopped (120 grams))

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven and prepare cake batter by mixing dry and wet ingredients.
  • Layer batter with cinnamon and brown sugar mixtures, then bake until golden.
  • Prepare frosting by creaming butter and powdered sugar, adding vanilla and cream.
  • Assemble layers, frost, and top with candied pecans.
  • Chill before serving for best results.

Notes

Ensure butter and cream are at room temperature for best mixing.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar, Cinnamon, layer