Bitsy's Kitchen
Polish Cinnamon Cake
12 Tbsp. butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
3 tsp. cinnamon
A grating of fresh nutmeg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Beat the butter until it is soft and fluffy. Add 3/4 cup (180 ml) of the sugar and the egg and continue beating. Add 2 tsp. (10 ml) of the cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour, and beat until well mixed. Spread about 1/3 of the batter on an ungreased baking sheet, forming a rectangle about 10 by 12 inches (25 x 30 cm) and bake in a preheated 400° F. (200° C) oven for 8 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Repeat two more times with the remaining batter.
Whip the cream until stiff, and fold in the remaining 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar, the remaining 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon, and the vanilla. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream on one of the cakes, top with another cake, and repeat. Spread remaining whipped cream on the top and serve immediately.
Serves 8 to 12.