Milk Chocolate Crumb Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This milk chocolate crumb cake is my go to when I want something indulgent without spending all day in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, and honestly, it's so simple that even baking beginners will have great success. What I love most is how the cocoa powder adds a subtle richness while giving you those beneficial antioxidants, and the melted chocolate chips create these wonderful pockets of gooey goodness throughout. Plus, you probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already, so it won't break the bank. Serve it warm with coffee and watch everyone ask for your secret.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 100 mlmilk
- 250 gmilk chocolate chips
- 25 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 gsalt
- 10 gbaking powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease two 20cm round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a kitchen torch to toast the crumb topping for a golden brown finish.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a wire whisk for the best results.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add the milk and whisk until well combined.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 5
Melt the milk chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Let cool slightly before folding into the cake batter.
- 6
Pour half of the cake batter into each prepared pan and top with half of the melted chocolate. Repeat.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly and create a smooth surface.
- 7
Top with the crumb topping and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake!
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let cool completely before frosting or serving.
- 9
Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate to your liking.
Tip: Use a crumb coat to attach any decorations or frosting.
- 10
Cut into slices and serve immediately.
Tip: Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.
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