Amazing Crumb Cake Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter an 8x8-inch square baking pan or spray with baking spray. Line with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together ¾ cup flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Using a fork, stir in the melted butter until mostly combined but still crumbly. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup flour until the mixture is very crumbly and still has large pieces.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and beat until combined. Scrape down the bowl. Add the sour cream, milk, and vanilla, and beat on medium-low speed until combined.

With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Beat just until all of the flour is incorporated, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the crumb topping all over the batter.

Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the cake is browning heavily before 40 minutes, loosely cover with foil. Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before slicing and serving.

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