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Cherry Crumb Cake

A quick and easy cherry crumb cake with a buttery, sugary crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Total time
40 min
Servings
8
Calories
280
Protein
3g
Cherry Crumb Cake
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1.5 cups cherries

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix 1.5 cups flour, 0.5 cup sugar, and 1.5 tsp baking powder. Cut in 0.25 cup butter until crumbly.

  3. 3

    Stir in 0.5 cup milk to make a soft batter. Spread into the pan.

  4. 4

    Scatter 1.5 cups cherries over the batter. In a small bowl, combine remaining 0.25 cup sugar and 0.25 cup flour; cut in 0.25 cup butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over cherries.

  5. 5

    Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • pastry cutter or fork
  • measuring cups and spoons

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