This egg-free walnut crumb cake is hard to resist, and you can dig right into it after baking without having to bother about frostings or embellishments.
Not too sweet, this crumbles cake counterbalances the sweetness in the streusel topping, making it a blissful treat. Always a hit with family and friends, this marvelous crumb cake is a surprising twist to the basic coffee cake. Serve it with tea or coffee and soak up your well-deserved praises. Compared to the coffee cake, the Walnut Crumb Cake has a thicker and chunkier layer of streusel topping than coffee cake, making it completely drool-worthy. However, the coffee cake can be prepared without the streusel topping, but that doesn’t make it any less tasty.
A simple and easy recipe Ultimate flavors and superb texture No use of artificial colors or flavors Topped with buttery streusel topping Melt-in-mouth and feather-like texture!
Eggless Walnut crumb cake is a moist and flavorsome dessert that perfectly satiates your sweet tooth when you are craving something irresistibly delicious.
Baking Powder + Baking soda — The batter needs to be aerated to achieve fluffiness and a feather-like texture of the cake, and baking powder + baking soda is added as the leavening agent for this purpose. Salt — A pinch of salt is added to neutralize the flavors. Sugar — Used as a sweetener in the Crumb cake batter. Sour Cream — This brings the right moistness and richness to the crumb cake. Curd — Full-fat yogurt adds richness to the cake. Plus, it is an excellent alternative to eggs. Milk — Lends the walnut crumb cake its required moistness besides the extra softness. Brown Sugar — This is used while preparing the crumble topping. This lends a beautiful color and texture to the crumb. Cinnamon — This spice adds the flavor of this eggless walnut crumble cake to another level. Walnuts — It adds a delectable crunch and nutrition to our heavenly cake.
Use fresh ingredients — One of the main reasons for the cakes not rising and becoming dense is the usage of expired leavening agents. Before adding to the cake batter, ensure that the baking soda and the baking powder are within their shelf life and freshness. Sift the ingredients to a lump-free mix — Sifting ensures that the mixture gets lump-free. Sifting also allows the air to incorporate appropriately, which is essential for the batter to rise. Butter or Oil? Both work fantastic, and you can use either of the two depending on your preference. I have used oil for this recipe of Walnut Crumble Cake. The advantage of using oil instead of butter is that oil-based cakes do not dry out and remain soft even when stored in the refrigerator. Cake flour for best results — Cake flour creates the moistest and fluffiest layer. It gives structure to the cake while also rendering it a delicate crumb. Therefore, you can use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour in this recipe. Use buttermilk — Buttermilk is thick in consistency which helps create a moist base layer for the eggless crumb cake. As it is acidic, it tenderizes the gluten present in the batter and makes it soft and super spongy. You may also substitute buttermilk with whole milk and vinegar. Homemade buttermilk — You can easily prepare buttermilk at home and use it for your crumb cake. For this, take 1.5 cups of regular milk in a bowl and add 1 ¼ tbsp of distilled white vinegar. Stir it well and let it rest for about 5 mins. The milk begins to curdle at this stage and turns acidic. You can collect the freshly made buttermilk and use it for the recipe. Releasing the air bubbles is essential — Tapping the cake pan over the counter before adding the crumb topping helps release any trapped air from the batter. This ensures a smooth finish to the Crumb Cake. Refrain from over-mixing the mixture — Combine the crumb mixture until just blended, as we want a crumb topping that can hold its shape when scattered over the cake layer. It should not be dry and disintegrate into the cake layer like sand. Toothpick test for doneness — When you are finished baking the crumb cake, resort to the toothpick test to confirm the doneness of the recipe. To test this delicious cake recipe, stick a toothpick in your crumb cake, and if the toothpick comes out clean with a few crumbs attached, it indicates that the cake is ready. If not, you must leave the cake in the oven for a few extra minutes. Cutting instructions — The cake is dense and, if cut with a blunt knife, may even spoil the recipe. So, it is best to use a serrated knife which ensures an easy cut-through.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to make the best Eggless Crumb Cake
Light and decadent, this Cinnamon Walnut Crumble Cake can be prepared in your kitchen in no time, with the essential ingredients that may be available in your pantry. So, let’s get started with the recipe. And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.
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