Gingerbread Crumb Cake
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3.9
Gingerbread Crumb Cake
Description
The Gingerbread Crumb Cake brings together classic gingerbread spices including powdered ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice with a moist batter of apple butter, molasses, sour cream, and eggs. The method starts with pulsing the dry ingredients and butter in a food processor to create a biscuit-like crumb texture. Part of this crumb dough is reserved to sprinkle over the top of the batter before baking, producing a crisp, flavorful crust that contrasts the tender interior. Baking in a 9x13 pan ensures a thick, evenly cooked cake with a rich aromatic spice blend.
The final cake delivers a moist crumb with nuanced warmth from the spices and a slight tang from the sour cream, balanced by the sweetness of molasses and sugars. It is well suited for serving with a simple dusting of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or alongside tea or coffee.
The recipe recommends careful mixing to avoid overworking the batter and notes that baking time may vary by oven. Cooling before slicing allows cleaner cuts and sets the crumb topping. This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for a few days or frozen for longer storage.
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar light; firmly packed
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp ginger powdered
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp cloves ground
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
butter
- 10 ounces butter cold and cut in pieces, unsalted
wet ingredients
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Lightly spray a 9x13 baking pan.
- Put all the dry ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitting with the blade attachment. Pulse to combine everything thoroughly.
- Pulse in the butter until it is well distributed and the mixture is crumbly, 30-40 pulses.
- Pour the dry mixture into a large mixing bowl. REMOVE one cup of the mixture and set it aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, apple butter, molasses, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry, folding just until everything is thoroughly mixed. Don't over mix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out without wet batter clinging to it. The baking time will vary depending on your pan and your oven.
- Let cool slightly before cutting.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 piece | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 532IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.9
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