New York Crumb Cake Best

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Set it aside.

2. To make the cake base, combine the flour, sugar, butter, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to blend the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Take out 3/4 cup of this crumb mixture and set it aside for the topping. This will ensure a nice contrast between the cake and the crumbs.

4. To the remaining crumb mixture in the bowl, add the egg, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.

5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

6. In a separate bowl, make the crumb topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Mix everything together until it forms large, lumpy crumbs.

7. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter in the pan, covering it entirely with a thick layer of crumbs.

8. Bake the New York Crumb Cake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, and the crumbs are golden brown and crispy.

9. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing it into squares.

10. Serve the New York Crumb Cake Best warm or at room temperature, and enjoy with a steaming cup of your favorite coffee or tea.