The simplest Crumb Cake Ever!

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Leftover cakes?

Make a Crumb Cake.

When it comes to leftovers, there is always a way to turn them into fabulous treats.They do not have to go to waste! When the leftovers are actually cake, there is a million things you can do! What you can’t do, is let those cakes go to waste!!

Crumb Cakes are the most ingenious way to turn potential waste into something fabulous! This is a trick that every bakery utilises to minimise waste! Crumb Cakes are delicious. You will love them. You can even flavour crumb cakes with honey, cinnamon, fruits…etc. The options and varieties are endless!

Things to keep in mind when using leftovers of any kind.

Food is to be eaten, therefore make sure it is safe. By that I mean, make sure that it is within shelf life and not expired. Also make sure it is clean, and had been kept in proper safe conditions. If it has been out on the counter while it should have been kept in the fridge, then it is a bad idea to use it! Also consider the expiry date of the new product (the crumb cake). When does it expire? If you gift it, make sure to tell the recipient that it has to be consumed within…amount of time.

There is nothing better than minimising waste!

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • left over cakes, broken into pieces

Cream together the butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add all ingredients and whisk well. Pour over a lined 9 inch tin and add the cake pieces over the batter. Push the cake pieces half way into the batter, keeping some exposed on top.

Bake in 350F-180C oven for 20 -25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted near the centres.
Cool in pan for 5-7 minutes. Turn and cool completely on wire racks. Once completely cooled, sprinkle the tops generously with icing sugar.

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