Snickerdoodle Crumb Cake- USA #154

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Snickerdoodle Crumb Cake-USA #154

A cross between a crumb cake and a snickerdoodle cookie. Layers of rich buttery batter, crumbly streusel and cinnamon sugar, topped with crunchy buttery, cinnamon sugar.  The cream of tartar lends a subtle tang and a nice chew. So quick and easy and all ingredients are pantry basics.

Streusel:

1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Topping:

1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 T. sugar

Cake:

1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled,
          plus more for pan
1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs, room temperature

  1. Streusel:  Whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt.  Using your hands or a pastry cutter, cut in butter until small to medium clumps form.  Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Topping:  Stir together cinnamon and granulated sugar; set aside.
  3. Cake:  Preheat oven to 350F.  Butter an 8" square baking dish and line with parchment, leaving a 2" overhang on two sides.  Butter parchment.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, both sugars and eggs.
  6. Add flour mixture; stir to combine.
  7. Spread 1/2 of batter into bottom of dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 of cinnamon sugar.
  8. Dollop remaining batter on top; spread evenly. Sprinkle evenly with streusel, then remaining cinnamon sugar.
  9. Bake until a tester inserted in middle comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.
  10. Let cool completely.  Lift cake out of pan using the 2 parchment overhang. Cut and enjoy!

Results: Delicious and so easy. I made this with my grandson. I try to do recipes that aren't complicated and quick so that he can see the results before he goes home and I start Happy Hour.This cake was gobbled up. It was yummy served with bacon and coffee. (and I wonder why I can't lose weight, lol).

Bottom Line: Keeper!
Please share this blog with coffee cake lovers around the world and those who want to bake with children. Thanks.

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