Raspberry Crumb Coffee Cake with Vermont Maple Frosting

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 11 by 7 by 2-inch rectangular pan with the teaspoon of butter.

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   In a saucepan, combine the raspberries, 1/2 cup of the sugar and lemon juice.

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

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   Simmer the mixture for 3 minutes.

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

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   Stir the slurry into the fruit mixture.

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   Cook and stir the mixture for 4 minutes.

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   Remove the pan and cool completely.

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   In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle, cream 8 tablespoons of butter and 1 cup of the sugar.

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    Add the eggs, one at a time.

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

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    Add the flour mixture and buttermilk, alternately to the butter mixture.

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    Mix thoroughly.

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    Mix 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 mixture until 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 mixture over the batter.

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

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    Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the entire pan.

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    Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.

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    In a mixing bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, maple syrup and 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 warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.