SPICED BREAKFAST CAKE
8
1
hour50
minutesThis classic cake is certainly welcomed at breakfast, and it’s also perfect for brunch, dinnertime dessert or with a cup of tea. Our warm British Cake Spice is featured in both the sugary streusel crumble that tops the cake and the pecan-studded ribbon that runs through the center. Rise and shine!
Ingredients
For the streusel topping:
3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp British Cake Spice
1/2 tsp Baker’s Salt
5 Tbl cold unsalted butter
For the streusel center:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp British Cake Spice
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1.5 tsp British Cake Spice
1 tsp Baker’s Salt
1 stick unsalted butter, room temp
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup sour cream
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbl milk
Instructions
- First, make the streusel topping: Mix together flour, brown sugar, British Cake Spice, and Baker’s Salt. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or rub in with your fingers until medium clumps form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Next, make the streusel center: Mix together brown sugar, British Cake Spice and pecans. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch tube pan with a removable bottom with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, British Cake Spice and Baker’s Salt. Set aside.
- Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then Vanilla Extract.
- Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. Continue to beat until well combined.
- Spoon half the batter into pan. Sprinkle streusel center mixture evenly over batter. Top with remaining batter, and spread evenly. Sprinkle streusel topping mixture evenly over batter.
- Bake until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cool completely. Remove cake from pan, and transfer to a plates.
- For the glaze, mix together confectioners’ sugar and milk. Drizzle over cake, and let drip down sides. Let set for 5 minutes before serving.
