Classic Crumb Cake

Directions

1. 1
   To make the topping: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. 2
   Slide the pan from the heat and add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. 3
   Stir with a rubber spatula, pressing when necessary, until there are no lumps of sugar.
4. 4
   Add the flour and mix until well blended and pasty.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   To make the cake: Position an over rack on the middle run heat the oven to 350 degrees (180C).
7. 7
   Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch (75-by-33cm) baking pan or dish.
8. 8
   In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
9. 9
   Whisk until well blended.
10. 10
    In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
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    Whisk until well blended.
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    Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently stir with a rubber spatula just until blended.
13. 13
    Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
14. 14
    Break up the topping mixture with your fingers into medium-sized pieces and sprinkle evenly over the cake batter to form a generous layer.
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    Bake until the cake springs back lightly when pressed in the center and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
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    Transfer the pan to a rack to cool.
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    Serve warm or at room temperature.
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    Before serving, sift some confectioners sugar over the top, if desired.