Dark Chocolate Crumb Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and flour mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

7. 7

   Add the melted chocolate to the cake batter and mix until just combined.

8. 8

   In a small bowl, mix together the crushed almonds, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the unsalted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.

10. 10

    Bake the cake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.