A ribbon of cinnamon weaves a warm, sweet flavor and aroma through this cake. Dust top with confectioners' sugar. Or, for a special occasion drizzle with a distinctive glaze, made with Irish cream liqueur.

Makes 18 servings.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 419
Sodium: 129mg
Fat: 19g
Carbohydrates: 58g
Cholesterol: 84mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g

Cinnamon Streusel Cake with Irish Cream Glaze

Ingredients


Streusel Topping:
1 cup flour
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into chunks
1 cup chopped pecans

Cake:
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sour cream
4 eggs
1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Glaze:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur
2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. For the Streusel Topping, mix flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Cut in cold butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Set aside.

2. For the Cake, beat butter, sugar and sour cream in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour and baking soda on low speed until well mixed. Sprinkle 1/2 of the Streusel Topping evenly over bottom of greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan. Spoon 1/2 of the batter over Streusel Topping. Repeat layers.

3. Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

4. For the Glaze, mix all ingredients in small bowl until smooth. Spoon evenly over cooled cake. Let stand until glaze is set.