Bobbie Mills's Cinnamon Cake Recipe

Name: Bobbie Mills's Cinnamon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 4 teaspoons cinnamon; 2/3 cup vegetable shortening, softened; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 2/3 cup milk; 3 large eggs; an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons cinnamon
2/3 cup vegetable shortening, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup milk
3 large eggs
an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. and butter and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, knocking out excess flour.
2
In a bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
3
In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in milk and beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Add flour mixture and beat until smooth.
6
Divide batter between pans, smoothing tops, and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
7
Cool layers in pans on a rack 10 minutes and invert onto rack to cool completely.
8
In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
9
Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until combined and beat in lemon zest and juice.
10
Assemble cake, spreading frosting between layers and on top and side.

1552

kcal

Calories

Fat

308

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising), 2 teaspoons baking powder, 4 teaspoons cinnamon, 2/3 cup vegetable shortening, softened, and more.

Yes, Bobbie Mills's Cinnamon Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bobbie Mills's Cinnamon Cake

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