Authentic New York Crumb Cake


1 tsp. canola oil for brushing pan + 1 Tbs. flour for dusting
3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 T. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2½ cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
powdered sugar


Brush a 9” x 12” baking pan with 1 tsp. canola oil. Dust with a little flour.
In a medium bowl, combine the 3 cups flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, canola oil, and vanilla. Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture until combined. Do not over mix.

Spread batter evenly into baking pan. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and cinnamon.
Combine well. Pour melted butter over mixture and stir until large crumbs form.
Sprinkle crumbs over cake batter; bake in preheated 325o oven for 20 minutes. Test with a cake tester. Cool before cutting. Makes 9 pieces.

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