Firecracker Cake
Firecracker Cake is a vibrant and delicious dessert that combines sweet, moist layers with a delightful hint of spice and a zesty glaze. Perfect for any celebration, this eye-catching cake will leave your guests in awe as they experience an explosion of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3–4 tbsp water or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until well combined. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture while stirring gently.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with vanilla and enough water or milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg