Hello dear readers ! Thank you for rejoining us here at “Life with Jeviko,” your sanctuary for all things comforting, scrumptious, and soul-nourishing. Whether you’re aiming to up the ante on your weekend culinary escapades or simply desire a sumptuous delight while losing yourself in a captivating read, you’ve just discovered your next adventure. Allow me to introduce you to today’s centerpiece—a masterpiece of baked comfort known as the Ultimate Crumb Cake.
What are the key ingredients in this recipe?
The key ingredients in this recipe are butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sour cream, and vanilla extract
Can I use different types of flour?
Yes, you can use different types of flour in this recipe. If you want a more dense cake, you can use all-purpose flour. If you want a lighter cake, you can use a combination of all-purpose flour and cake flour
How do I serve this coffee cake?
This coffee cake is best served warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy it plain or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30-35 minutes
Total: 45-50 minutes
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter (1 cup), room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (approx. 375 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (approx. 63 grams)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9×13-inch pan and generously grease and flour it. This is the canvas where your cake masterpiece will unfold.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream your softened butter and granulated sugar together until it’s as fluffy as a cloud. This step is crucial for that luscious cake texture we all crave.
- then Incorporate the eggs one by one, blending thoroughly after each addition. Eggs are the structure-building champs in our cake.
- Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract. The sour cream offers moistness, while vanilla is like the heartwarming background music to our delicious drama.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that all the rising agents are evenly distributed for a consistent cake texture.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Remember, overmixing is the enemy of fluffiness!
- Pour half of the cake batter evenly into your prepared pan. This will form the luscious base for your crumb topping.
- Sprinkle your glorious crumb mixture over the first layer of batter.
- Now, gently spread the remaining batter over the crumb layer. Ah, the anticipation!
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and walnuts. Drizzle in the melted butter and stir until crumbles form.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. This is your ‘me-time’ to savor the heavenly aroma filling your kitchen.
- Once baked, let the cake cool before cutting into it. This ensures the crumbly topping doesn’t fall apart, and the flavors meld together.
Cooking tips:
- For a richer taste, switch granulated sugar for brown sugar in the cake mix.
- Get creative! Mix in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or blueberries into the batter for some extra pizzazz.
- Want to make it extra special? Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- There you have it, friends—the Ultimate Crumb Cake that’s perfect for any occasion or no occasion at all! Get baking, enjoy the process, and most importantly, savor each bite. Until next time, keep living your best life with Jeviko. 🍰
