Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating fully after each addition. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumb topping. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the batter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the topping is golden brown.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.