How I Make The Ultimate New York Crumb Cake

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 350°F.

Prepare the crumb topping by combining 4 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, and 1 and 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon in a large bowl.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix with hands or a spatula until crumbly, adjusting with additional flour if too wet.

Set the crumb mixture aside without refrigerating.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 and 1/2 cups cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; mix gently and set aside.

In a stand mixer, cream together 1 cup granulated sugar and 11 tablespoons room temperature butter until smooth.

Add 1 egg and 1 egg yolk to the mixture, followed by 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 3/4 cup buttermilk; mix until combined.

Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Prepare a baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with Crisco.

Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

Top the cake batter with the crumb mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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