Blackberry Crumb Coffee Cake With Vermont Maple Frosting Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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   Grease a 11- by 7- by 2-inch rectangular pan with the tsp.

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   of butter.

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   In a saucepan, combine the Blackberries, 1/2 c. of the sugar and lemon juice.

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   Bring the mix to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

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   Simmer the mix for 3 min.

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   In a small bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch together.

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   Stir the slurry into the fruit mix.

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   Cook and stir the mix for 4 min.

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    Remove the pan and cold completely.

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    In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle, cream 8 Tbsp.

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    of butter and 1 c. of the sugar.

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    Add in the Large eggs, one at a time.

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    In a small mixing bowl, sift 3 1/2 c. flour, baking pwdr, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together.

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    Add in the flour mix and buttermilk, alternately to the butter mix.

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    Mix thoroughly.

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    Fold in the vanilla.

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    In a small bowl, combine the remaining butter, remaining flour and brown sugar together.

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    Using your hands, combine the mix till it resembles a fine crumb-like consistency.

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    Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.

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    Spread the fruit mix over the batter.

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    Drop heaping spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the fruit mix, about 1 inch apart.

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    Sprinkle the crumb mix over the entire pan.

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    Bake for 40 to 45 min or possibly till golden.

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    In a mixing bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, maple syrup and lowfat milk together.

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    Set aside.

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    Remove from the oven and drizzle the frosting over the top.

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    Cut into slices and serve hot.

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    This recipe yields 12servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.