Monday, June 1, 2009

TWD: Cinnamon Squares


Tracey of Tracey's Culinary Adventures chose this week's TWD recipe, Cinnamon Squares, and I'm glad she did! To be honest, I don't know if I would've made this without this group. In the past, cinnamon and chocolate just didn't seem to be a good pair for me. But this cake, WOW!


It was very simple to put together; everything was mixed by hand. The batter was delicious on its own (yes, I licked the spatula!) and I was really excited to taste the finished product. Half of the batter was poured in the pan, topped with cinnamon/sugar and chopped chocolate, then the remaining batter went on top. After the cake was baked and cooled, it was spread with yummy chocolate.


My only problem with the cake is that my chocolate all sank to the bottom of the cake. Now, it didn't taste bad, but I didn't get that pretty swirl in the middle like Dorie did. I guess that's why she gets the big bucks, right? :)


Thanks to Tracey for picking this little gem of a cake. You can find the recipe at her blog.

28 comments:

  1. StephJune 1, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    I'm glad Tracey picked this recipe too! I would've never made it on my own either. The squares were so yummy!

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  2. LeslieJune 1, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    A lot of my chocolate migrated to the bottom too, and I think it's because some of the pieces weren't finely chopped. I was as surprised to like this as you were (even though I love cinnamon and chocolate). Yours looks great!

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  3. KatrinaJune 1, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    It looks GREAT. I liked it, too, and didn't think I would because I don't usually like cinnamon and chocolate together.

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  4. MeganJune 1, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Bummer that the filling sank to the bottom! But we definitely liked this one too ~

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  5. Katy ~June 2, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    Cristine, your cake looks very good. I would like a nice square of it right now, please.

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  6. ShelbyJune 2, 2009 at 3:31 AM

    Looks yummy Cristine! I will be marking this one in the book as a definite try!

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  7. HindyJune 2, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    Your square looks great. I see a bit of a swirl. We loved this one too.

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  8. PamelaJune 2, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    Mine sank, too. I was disappointed that I didn't have the pretty swirl in the middle of my cake, but I was not disappointed in the taste. It was delicious! Your cake looks great.

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  9. MariaJune 2, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    I want to try this one now!

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  10. PheMomJune 2, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    We really loved it too!

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  11. chocolatechicJune 2, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    My filling headed south too, but it just tasted so good.

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  12. betty geekJune 2, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Glad you made it anyway, Cristine! Looks GOOOOOOOD!

    As you know, I made the cake plain and topped it with Kahlua and vanilla ice cream, it tasted great! And yes, better the next day!

    Hope you have a wonderful day!

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  13. JaimeJune 2, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    sorry your chips sank but they still tasted great right :)

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  14. FlourchildJune 2, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Im glad you were able to try this one. It sounds easy to make. I had to sit this one out but I think I need to try it asap!

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  15. The MortensensJune 2, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    I really liked this one too, and I'm so glad it was easy to make.

    Your Cinnamon Square looks great. You can't tell that the chocolate sank to the bottom, but I wondered how Dorie got that pretty little swirl too. I guess that IS why she get the big bucks!

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  16. J.L. DangerJune 2, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    I agree. I would never had made it on my own either, but it looks fantastic!

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  17. AnonymousJune 2, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Your square looks great! Too bad about the sinking swirl, but if you don't tell anyone they wouldn't know it wasn't supposed to be that way.

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  18. MacDuffJune 2, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    spatulas are made to be licked! That's why they are the perfect size for any human tongue. At least that is what my 400-lb aunt told me.

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  19. BunnyJune 2, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    This sounds like a recipe I need to try, I bet Nathan just loves all the baking you're doing!!

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  20. Carol Peterman/TableFareJune 2, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    I loved this cake too. Filling in the middle or on the bottom is still tasty!

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  21. Amber MarieJune 2, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Glad you enjoyed! It looks lovely, even with the sunken ribbon. How did Dorie get such a picture perfect ribbon going?? :)

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  22. SarahJune 2, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Not a recipe I would have chosen for myself either, but I loved it too! Yours looks great!

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  23. Emily RoseJune 2, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I had the exact same reaction to this recipe as you did- I was unsure when I read it, but now I'm in love!! I also had the sinking chocolate problem...but it still tasted amazing!!

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  24. UnknownJune 2, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Thanks for baking with me this week! I think your squares look terrific and I'm so glad they surprised you in a good way! Isn't that the best?

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  25. AnonymousJune 2, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    Your Cinnamon Square cake turned out really well! I like the plate it's sitting on too.
    (I also loved the batter and licked the spatula...) =)

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  26. margotJune 2, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Wow, was my reaction too! I'm glad you ended up liking it so much, yours looks great.

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  27. MicheleJune 4, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Your cake looks PERFECT!

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  28. Ingrid_3BsJune 5, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    In the middle, on the bottom I don't care, just give a slice! Yum, I've really enjoyed everyone's posts and photos of this one!
    ~ingrid

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