Baking should be a delightful and effortless experience that brings joy to the kitchen. Whether you’re an amateur baker or a seasoned pro, there’s something undeniably magical about creating delectable treats from scratch. Allow me, a humble enthusiast with a passion for baking, to share with you a delightful recipe that is sure to leave your taste buds dancing with delight: a scrumptious crumb cake.
This particular crumb cake boasts a moist and tender texture, brought to life by the generous embrace of rich, creamy butter. The allure lies not only in its irresistibly fluffy crumb but in its tantalizing topping. Imagine biting into a slice of cake, only to be met with a symphony of buttery, golden crumbs that effortlessly crumble in your mouth.
To achieve this culinary delight, the key lies in using high-quality, real butter. Its unparalleled richness adds a depth of flavor that simply cannot be replicated. So, why not embrace the goodness of butter and allow it to take center stage in your baking endeavors this summer?
Treat yourself to a slice of this cake, paired with a warm cup of coffee or tea, and experience a moment of pure bliss. So, go ahead, let your creativity soar, and prepare to wow yourself and your loved ones with the magic that unfolds within your own kitchen. Happy baking!
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- ⅔ cup water
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups butter
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar for dusting (Optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12×18-inch jellyroll pan.
- Beat the yellow cake mix, water, eggs, and 1/2 cup softened butter together with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended, about 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour the cake batter into the prepared jellyroll pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cake are light brown but the middle of the cake is still slightly gooey, 15 to 17 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, butter, and flour together in a large bowl until the mixture forms medium crumbs.
- Remove the cake from the oven, and press about 3/4 of the crumb topping onto the top of the almost-baked cake. Reserve the remaining topping.
- Return the cake to the oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes, until the crumb topping is firm and the cake is cooked all the way through.
- Remove the cake from the oven, and sprinkle with the remaining crumb topping. Let the cake cool to room temperature, and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.
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