White Chocolate Crumb Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

   Tip: Optional: If using non-stick pans, you can skip the parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Optional: If using a food processor, pulse the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3

   Press the mixture into the prepared pans, making sure to evenly distribute it. Bake for 15 minutes.

   Tip: Optional: If you want a crispy streusel topping, bake for an additional 5 minutes.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

   Tip: Optional: If using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to beat the mixture.

5. 5

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

   Tip: Optional: If using a microwave, be careful not to overheat the chocolate.

6. 6

   Pour the melted white chocolate over the cake batter and mix until just combined.

   Tip: Optional: Don't overmix, as this can result in a dense cake.

7. 7

   To make the streusel topping, mix together the granulated sugar, flour, and cold butter in a small bowl until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Optional: If using a food processor, pulse the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top of the cake.

   Tip: Optional: If you want a crunchy streusel topping, press the topping into the cake after baking.

9. 9

   Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

   Tip: Optional: If you want a crispy streusel topping, bake for an additional 5 minutes.