Can we all just stop pretending that cake for breakfast is a no-no. Also, don’t ever say no-no again. kthanks. But you know. Everyone’s all “eat cake for breakfast”, let’s make it a thing… DUDE. IT’S ALREADY A THING. People have been eating coffee cake for like 400 years. Or something. The google tells me that the Germans invented it a loooong time ago. Thanks for that Germany. ANYWAYYYYY. The thing with cake for breakfast is that it seems that frosting is the difference between “dessert” cake and “breakfast” cake. And leave off the frosting and I’m super not interested. BUT replace the frosting with buttery crumb topping and I’m back. Double the crumb topping and I’m not only back, I’m IN it. Face first. The problem I have found with Crumb Cakes in the past is, while I LOVE the crumb topping, the cake is always a bit on the dry side. Now I do understand why…you need a nice, dense cake to stand up to the crumb topping so it doesn’t all sink in. But in my opinion the cake should be able to stand on it’s own and be equally as tasty without the crumb topping. So not only is this crumb cake recipe moist and soft, it also has a delicious, buttery, cinnamon swirl which adds an extra layer of flavor. And of course the crumb topping has to be good and plentiful. When you’re mixing it up, you’ll start to question the amount. Trust me here, I mean it is DOUBLE the Crumb Cake! My secret is to bake the cake almost halfway BEFORE adding the crumb topping. This way you can use a softer cake recipe. How? Well simple…the cake will start to bake, and adding the topping on partway through ensures it won’t sink to the bottom! Got it? So, after about 10 minutes of baking your cake you will snatch it out of the oven and pile on that crumb! Work as quickly as you can here, so the cake doesn’t cool off. Then finish the baking, let it cool and dig the heck in! This is one jam packed crumb cake recipe, and it’s sure to be your new favorite breakfast treat! Soft cake, cinnamon swirl and extra crumb topping. I’m in love! And if crumb topping is your thing check out my Coffee Cake Cookies!!
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3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 cups butter, melted
Cake
3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter, melted
