The sides of the cake form a phenomenal buttery cinnamon crunch layer that is irresistible. I’ve served this cake for breakfast, for an afternoon snack, for a late night dessert; it is irresistible at any time of the day! I made this cake for the first time when I was a little girl. While flipping through my cake recipe binder the other day, I saw this recipe and couldn’t resist making it right then. I fell in love with it all over again.
Lucky for me, my boys fell in love with it too and they have already requested it again for the next birthday. This is a cake that has never failed to impress our guests. It might look simple and unimpressive at first glance, but one bite is all it takes to win a person over. With just a few ingredients that are likely to already be in the pantry, this has been one of my favorite desserts for over twenty years. I love this so much that I’ve made Cinnamon Toast Bites and Cinnamon Toast Bars as well. I’ve even made a Cinnamon Toast Ice Cream! My friend Rebecca at Foodie with Family has made this cake in both traditional and vegan versions and her family and friends loved them. Her post eventually led to a community thread over at King Arthur Flour. The comments made me laugh as they proclaimed their love for the Cinnamon Toast Bars and the Cinnamon Toast Cake. Check out all of the Gluten Free Dessert Recipes on this website! {Recipe originally published 10-22-2011 – recipe card updated 7/11/14}
