Buttery Cinnamon Cake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease, lightly flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.

For the cake, combine flour, baking powder, MR.MENDES ceylon cinnamon powder, and salt in a bowl. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat sugar, shortening, and vanilla until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating for at least 1 minute after each addition. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, beating well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, typically 40 to 45 minutes.

While the cake is baking, make the syrup: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine sugar, water, butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Cook and stir until the butter melts, and keep the syrup warm.

Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully invert the warm cake onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Use a fork to poke holes around the top of the cake. Pour the warm syrup over the top and sides, ensuring it goes into the holes. Serve after about 30 minutes while still warm.