Cinnamon squares from Baking - From My Home to Yours (page 210) by Dorie Greenspan

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  • PickyPalateMom on March 18, 2026

    I’ve had this on my list for years. Came out well. Simple recipe does not require an electric mixer. Juiced up the ribbon with 3/8 tsp ground cardamom. Did not make the chocolate icing as, well, I didn’t think it needed it because it has that nice chocolate ribbon. Did not have the problems other commenters have noted (baked properly in the listed time of 40 minutes and was not dry). A nice simple coffee cake. I’d definitely make it again. Compares well with similar cinnamon-forward recipes: the Cinnamon Toast Squares in Fat Witch Bakery and the Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodle Bars in Snacking Bakes. Not sure which is my favourite. I like all of them.

  • passthegelato on February 13, 2022

    This is my favorite cake ever. Mixed by hand, easy to make. I find the reviews interesting. I adore cinnamon, and the moist cinnamon cake with chocolate ribbon is perfect. If you are less of a fan of cinnamon this cake may not be for you.

  • BethNH on May 05, 2017

    I hope the squirrels like this cake more than my family. I've had this simple cake bookmarked for years. I was looking for something simple to bake today and had everything necessary for this small cake. This is basically a glorified coffee cake. Half the batter is added to the pan, a sprinkling of chopped chocolate and a cinnamon mixture is placed on top, then the remaining batter is added. Finally, a very simple chocolate frosting graces the top. Sadly, nothing about this cake is good. I checked it at the minimum time and it was already cooked though the center looked wobbly. Shortly after coming out of the oven the center caved dramatically. Thankfully, the frosting covered this up. Even my teenage boys, however, would not eat this cake. Perhaps it was overcooked - though I don't see how. The cinnamon taste is completely overwhelming. Besides the cinnamon mixture in the middle there is a full tablespoon in the batter for a 9x9 pan. No one finished their piece of cake.

  • twoyolks on February 13, 2016

    I didn't particularly care for these. The cinnamon flavor is too strong. The cake is rather dry. The icing is took thick and takes on an unpleasant texture.

  • louie734 on February 17, 2013

    We love these and make them often, leaving off the icing. That way you can eat them for breakfast, with coffee, and convince yourself it's breakfast food. They're really quick to put together after dinner, no planning necessary.

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