Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl using a hand mixer, starting on low and increasing to medium speed for 2-3 minutes until pale yellow and creamy, ensuring the texture is neither gritty nor greasy.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into the creamed mixture and work it with your hands until fine crumbs form.
- Reserve 3/4 cup of the crumble mixture for the streusel.
- Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the remaining mixture and stir until a thick batter forms.
- Grease an 8x8 or 9x13-inch baking pan and spread the batter into an even layer.
- Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg with the reserved crumble and mix until well incorporated.
- Distribute the streusel topping evenly over the batter in the baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes for a 9x13-inch pan or 45-50 minutes for an 8x8-inch pan, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve the dish warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Pan Size
You can make this recipe in a 9X13 pan or an 8X8 for larger thicker slices. We prefer the 8X8 for ultimate fluffy pieces. For 9X13, bake for 30-35 minutes, and for 8X8, bake for 45-50 minutes. Always check for doneness with a cake tester, toothpick, or knife by inserting it into the center of the pan and removing slowly. If it comes clean, your cake is fully cooked. If not, bake for another minute or two before checking again.
Make-Ahead
Prep everything and cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight. Remove from fridge and bake when ready.
Storage
Fridge: Cover in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to a week or on the counter in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Wrap in foil and store in a plastic bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Remove and let defrost at room temperature or in the fridge.
Substitutions
Flour: You can use gluten-free flour, but be sure that it has xantham gum.
Milk: Use 1% – Whole.
Butter: Use unsalted butter and just add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to your flour and baking powder.
Vanilla Extract: Use almond extract to add a delightful nutty flavor!