The “gooey” or “ooey” word is just too tempting for someone who has a sweet tooth syndrome. I was browsing for recipes at David Lebovitz (one of my favorite food blogs). And I found this Gooey Cinnamon Cake recipe on his blog. It’s a simple cake with a special twist, it got 2 different layers – bottom one is cakey and top is soft and a little chewy (ooey-gooey in other word).
The base. Flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, salt and milk.
The gooey layer. I used agave nectar for corn syrup, milk, butter, vanilla, sugar, salt, flour and egg (which I forgot, saw this lonely egg in the counter when I was about to slip this in the oven) .
See? The only thing unusual could be the corn syrup but could be replaced with honey or agave.
Topped with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Sounds like snickerdoodles isn’t it?
Baked at 350 F at 25 minutes. The missing egg on the gooey layer, didn’t affect the cake (though it should have added richness to it). Those wrinkly edges are the best part of the cake, they got a little crunch plus gooey goodness.
It’s a great cake for dessert and snacking.
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“A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.”
~Benjamin Franklin
Love cake in any form, but this looks delicious! Love the cinnamon sugar topping too. It does look like a snickerdoodle…does it taste like one too? Regardless, if it tastes half as good as it looks, it would be phenomenal π
This one tastes better for me. I made snickerdoodles cookies before, my husband enjoyed them but me and my son didn’t like the slight bitterness on them caused by the cream of tartar. This is like a simple butter cake but with gooey topping (the star on this cake). π
Such gooey, cinnamony goodness! I bet I’d snack on them all throughout the day!
Thanks Patty! Yes, these are addictive, that’s why I cut them small. π
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I too am a big fan of David Lebowitz, but never seen this one before. Thanks for bringing it to my attention and to all the Fiesta Friday guests.
Thanks! Glad I shared something new to someone π
This cake sounds so good with the cinnamon and the sugar mixture!
Yes, it is. Thank you! π
Your cake looks so wonderful – perfect for the FF gang! Thanks so much for bringing this to the party! I hope you are enjoying yourself!
Thanks! Honestly, I wish my day job doesn’t get in the way while I’m having fiesta so I could enjoy it more π
Looks like upgraded snicker doodles… yummy!
Thanks it is! I think this tastes better. π
Dessert and snacking for sure, but also breakfast, lunch, midnight snack…it just looks so good!
Yes, it’s great to nibble all day! π
Mmm, this cake is really great for snack!!! π
Thanks Jhuls! π
My pleasure! π
Cinnamon makes everything taste so good; and gooey and crunchy – how can you go wrong π
I agree, you can’t go wrong on this when craving for a cake yet only simple enough to make. π
Looks…and sounds wonderful. I love ooey and gooey desserts.
Me too! There’s something about ooey-gooey π
Gosh this looks delicious! So nice to ‘meet’ you Fiesta Friday!
Nice meeting you too. And thanks for stopping by! π
Ummm, hubby loves snicker doodles; this is even better. Nice one! David Leibovitz has a great blog. Thanks.
Glad you stopped by Stacey! π
oh my, this looks lethal. And yes to David Lebowitz–genius.
Thanks Liz! All his recipes are lethal especially his ice creams. π
Oooh, I’ve wanted to make this cake forever, and your version looks delicious, ooey-gooey indeed. A great party contribution! π
Thanks Saucy! Me too, I’ve seen this long time ago but got side tracked. π
What an amazing looking cake–so fluffy and moist. I can almost taste the cinnamon just looking at these photos. What a delightful treat to bring to a party!
Thanks Ngan! π
Sounds so yummy! Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks! Hopefully you’ll like it. π
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Oh wow, thank you! π
Looks fluffy and tasty! I almost can smell the cinnamon aroma π
Thanks! Yes, cinnamon makes the whole house smell like holidays again π
Oh my! I love nothing better than cinnamon and sugar, except when there is gooeyness involved than I totally lose self-control. This looks so amazing! Thanks for sharing! ( I think…because not I will eat it all! lol)