SPICY CINNAMON CAKE THAT'S PERFECT FOR TEA

Cinnamon is a spicy flavour used in sweet dishes. It is used to bake cakes and tarts and makes a delightful tea flavouring. Cinnamon has diuretic properties and is therefore used in reducing puffiness. Try this cinnamon cake for tea today

makes one loaf which serves 4-6

preparation time: 45 minutes

cooking time: 1 hour

SPICY CINNAMON CAKE

Ingredients

• 100gms butter
• 200gms castor sugar
• 4 eggs, separated
• 200gms self-raising flour
• 2 tablespoon Grand Marnier
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
• A greased cake tin

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degress Centigrade or 375 degrees Fahrenheit
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and castor sugar to a creamy, fluffy consistency
3. Add the egg yolks, flour, Grand Marnier and cinnamon powder and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold into the cinnamon mixture.
5. Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and bake for 1 hour until risen and golden brown. Leave to cool in the pan. Serve with tea.

Cooking tips

• To avoid sponge cakes from falling in the middle, they should be inverted immediately upon removal from the oven.
• If cake sticks to the bottom of the tin when removing, place a cloth of hot water under the pan until the cake loosens.
• Cinnamon adds a special taste when used to prepare fruitcakes.