How to Make Butter Crumb Cake

There is no skimping on rich flavor in this recipe. Using butter adds a creamy texture and whole milk keeps cake moist. Easy to prepare and perfect for dessert.

Things You'll Need

• For cake:
• 2 c. flour
• 1-1/2 c. sugar
• ½ c. butter, softened
• 1 c. whole milk
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 eggs
• For crumbs:
• 1 stick butter, softened but not melted
• ½ c. flour
• ½ c. sugar
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Cinnamon sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 13x9 inch rectangular cake pan.

2. Beat all cake ingredients on low speed to mix for about 30 seconds. Beat on high speed for three minutes, scraping bowl constantly. Pour into pan.

3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven.

4. Combine remaining crumb ingredients in a separate bowl. Top cake with crumbs, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake for another 20 minutes or until inserted wood pick comes out clean.

5. Wait until cooled before cutting and serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Margarine or shortening is okay, but butter yields a much creamier texture.

• Skim or low-fat milk may be substituted for whole milk.