Nutmeg Crumb Cake

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick oil spray.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a medium saucepan or in a mixing bowl in a microwave oven.Stir in the flour, brown sugar, and nutmeg until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Measure out and reserve 1/2 cup of the crumbs.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk the baking soda into the buttermilk or yogurt, then whisk in the vanilla and egg yolk.

6. 6

   Stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients.

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   Spread the batter evenly in the pan, then sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup crumbs.

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   Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

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   Serve warm or at room temperature on the day of baking.

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    (The cake may be covered and frozen for up to 1 month.)

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