Comments on: Snickerdoodle Cake

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:32:37 +0000

I’m so happy you’ve been enjoying the recipes so much, Bradford! The frosting is just a personal choice, I wanted a lot of frosting on top but didn’t want to overwhelm the cake so I did a semi-naked frosting around the sides and lots of swirls on top.

By: Bradford Miles Whitmire

Bradford Miles Whitmire — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:45:16 +0000

First, I would like to thank you for all the different recipes you have come up with. I love use a bunch of them in the culinary program I teach (do always give you credit for them lol). Last, was curious why you use such a thin layer of frosting on the outside of this cake?

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:20:39 +0000

In reply to Cori.

Hi Cori! I’m not sure exactly what you mean by sponge cake. Could you explain the texture for me?

By: Cori

Cori — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 22:54:49 +0000

Hello! Newish baker here. Tried this recipe this afternoon. The cake tastes wonderful but it was more of a sponge cake consistency instead of the moist crumb most of the reviews mention.

This is the first cake that I’ve made with the reverse cream method. I was having trouble with the lumps coming out so it could be that I over-mixed which trying to get a smooth batter. Any trouble shooting tips?

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:43:46 +0000

In reply to Jody.

Hi Jody! Yes I do think that would work here. The cake won’t be as rich, but honestly it’s sweet enough and has enough flavor I think you’ll be fine. Let me know how it goes!

By: Jody

Jody — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 04:58:31 +0000

In reply to Sam.

do u think substituting shortening in place of butter for the cake layers part would work? this cake sounds so good, I gotta make it!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:42:39 +0000

In reply to Kourtney.

Hi Kourtney! It will still be good, definitely a little bit sweeter, but palatable. You could also consider my swiss meringue buttercream or ermine frosting for a less sweet frosting not made with cream cheese. 🙂

By: Kourtney

Kourtney — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:44:41 +0000

I wanted to ask your opinion – I am dying to make this cake but my husband has an aversion to cream cheese. Do you think the cake would still taste good with buttercream frosting, or will it just be too sweet? I am so annoyed at him right now, haha!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:04:21 +0000

In reply to Christine.

I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much, Christine! 🙂

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:30:51 +0000

I made this yesterday for a potluck today at my school. I used a 9×13 and it worked beautifully. My first experience (I’m a 57 yo baker so old habits die hard) with the reverse creaming method and I can say I absolutely noticed a difference in the crumb: more substantial but still soft and not too spongy, the perfect density and sooo soft…did I say that already?? Also, I doubled the frosting recipe to have enough to pipe a little something on top. The brown sugar in it added a little extra depth but it was still smooth…would not have thought to add that. I got lots of happy comments in the hallways…I will be making this recipe again!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 01:04:35 +0000

In reply to Ana.

Thank you so much, Ana! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed this one so much! 🙂

By: Ana

Ana — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:38:52 +0000

Another delicious cake! Somehow it’s become a tradition that when I have get togethers with my siblings and their families, I make a cake from Sugar Spun Run! We’ve tried a bunch in the past, and last night I did the snickerdoodle cake. So far we have not been disappointed!! Each one is better than the next. I loved the frosting on this one too!

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 01:49:42 +0000

In reply to Marlene.

I hope you love it, Marlene! 🙂

By: Marlene

Marlene — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:57:22 +0000

Five stars for looks! I haven’t tasted it yet, but the layers came out beautifully and are chilling until I frost the cake for my daughter-in-law’s birthday. I used powdered buttermilk mixed with water, and it looks great. I’m planning to make the icing with the cream cheese, etc. Most of the recipes for snickerdoodle cake call for it. I’ll update my review after we try it! Thank you for the inspiration!

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:07:20 +0000

In reply to Amber.

Hi Amber! Cloves could work, but they are a lot more potent so I would probably use a little less when making it. It also won’t have the signature snickerdoodle flavor. Let me know how it goes. 🙂

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:30:16 +0000

I made this cake for my boss for her birthday and she LOVED it! I would like to make it for my fiancé’s birthday also but I am allergic to cinnamon. I have replaced cinnamon with cloves in several other recipes, do you think it would work here?!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:53:15 +0000

In reply to Ana.

Hi Ana! That should work just fine. 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:24:23 +0000

In reply to Em.

Hi Em! You can leave out the cinnamon/sugar ripple 🙂

By: Em

Em — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:03:09 +0000

In reply to Karen Russman.

I made this cake for my brothers birthday. I thought the frosting recipe wasn’t enough to semi frost and decorate. The cake itself I thought was too sweet. The crumb was very tender and moist. The frosting was my favorite. Is there a way to make this cake less sweet?

By: Ana

Ana — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 02:41:30 +0000

Can the cake itself (not assembled, no icing) be frozen? I’d love to make this cake for a birthday coming up, but I won’t have time in the days before the event. I’m wondering if I can bake and freeze in advance, and then assemble and frost on the day of!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 01:54:57 +0000

In reply to Karen Russman.

I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it, Karen! Happy belated birthday! 🙂

By: Karen Russman

Karen Russman — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:32:51 +0000

I made this cake for my own birthday and it got rave reviews! The cake had such a lovely tender crumb and flavor. I was t too sure about cinnamon in the frosting, but it was great! Those who don’t like a cream cheese frosting could easily use a buttercream instead, and could still add the brown sugar and cinnamon if desired.

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 02:17:46 +0000

In reply to Kay.

I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much, Kay! 🙂

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:34:56 +0000

In reply to Stephanie.

I made this recipe and baked it in a 9×13 glass baking dish it took 40 minutes to bake.
I made butter cream icing and added 2 teaspoon of cinnamon
This recipe turned out great moist and delicious

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:14:52 +0000

I made this cake for my husband who loves snicker doodle cookies.
The cake itself was very good. It had a nice texture and wasn’t too sweet. The icing on the other hand was too sweet for our taste and the cream cheese just didn’t taste right with cinnamon. I’ll make it again but I’ll use a simple butter cream frosting with some cinnamon instead if cream cheese.