Follow these steps to create a cake that will fill your kitchen with warmth and your heart with joy:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to ensure the cakes don’t stick.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. This step is crucial for a tender cake.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and continue beating until creamy and well combined.
9. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and finish frosting the entire cake.

Pro tip: For an extra touch, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top for both flavor and decoration.