PANTRY CRUMB CAKE
More of a snack or breakfast than a showy dessert, a homey crumb cake doesn't need the oohs-and-aahs of any guests. It's the kind of thing a small family can devour in a few days, and a single person can freeze in slices, at the ready whenever the urge for brown sugar and butter hits. (Just wrap each slice up separately and store them in a container in the freezer; a slice will thaw in under an hour on the counter.) This cake is also extremely adaptable: Use whatever spices you like. If you don't have oats, use more flour or chopped nuts. And feel free to use whatever fruit, fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned, you have on hand.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories breakfast, snack, cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 (8- or 9-inch) round or square cake
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8- or 9-inch square pan.
- Preparing the topping: Add all the topping ingredients to a medium bowl. Use a rubber spatula until they all start to clump together. Squish or roll the mixture into mostly large crumbs with some smaller ones.
- Prepare the cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until combined.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar at medium speed until creamy and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then beat in vanilla extract. Add half of the flour mixture, then beat in the sour cream. Add the remaining flour, and mix, just until incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Fold in the zest and fruit, if using.
- Pour the batter into the baking pan and top evenly with the crumbs. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan. It'll be gone before you know it.
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Jesse Weickum
[email protected]This crumb cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Krystal Johnson
[email protected]This is my favorite crumb cake recipe. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
M sajjahd Sausage khan
[email protected]I love this crumb cake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Godless Artist
[email protected]This crumb cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always delicious.
Corneliuz Jay
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Bello kazil
[email protected]This crumb cake is a great way to use up leftover pantry ingredients. It's also a great recipe for beginner bakers.
Sol Perry Perr
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! They said it was the best crumb cake they'd ever had.
fishy shift
[email protected]This is the best crumb cake I've ever had! The streusel topping is out of this world.
BEDAMA NZOKALA
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully and it tasted even better than it looked.
M. Rajon Ahamed
[email protected]This crumb cake is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and cozy, and it always makes me feel happy.
Syeda Zarakazmi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping was nice and crunchy.
Nijhum Imt
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I'm definitely going to be making this again.
William Howes
[email protected]The cake was a little dry. I think I might try adding some sour cream or yogurt to the batter next time.
Manish Subedi
[email protected]This crumb cake was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
marie Edwin
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.
Khosi Mabuza
[email protected]This is my go-to crumb cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
Dave kester
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
amin almlway
[email protected]This crumb cake was a hit with my family! The streusel topping was perfectly crunchy and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.