Spiced Rose Crumb Cake Recipe

Name: Spiced Rose Crumb Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING:; 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans; 1/3 cups Dark Brown Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Mahlab; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom; 1/2 teaspoons Rose Water; 1/2 sticks Butter, Melted; FOR THE CAKE:; 1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour; 3/4 cups Dark Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Mahlab; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1 pinch Salt; 2 cups Milk; 1 stick Butter, Melted; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 teaspoons Rose Water

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING:
1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups Chopped Pecans
1/3 cups Dark Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Ground Mahlab
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom
1/2 teaspoons Rose Water
1/2 sticks Butter, Melted
FOR THE CAKE:
1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour
3/4 cups Dark Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Ground Mahlab
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1 pinch Salt
2 cups Milk
1 stick Butter, Melted
2 whole Eggs
1/2 teaspoons Rose Water

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F and spray an 8 x 8 baking pan well with cooking spray. Then make the crumb topping first. Simply stir the flour, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, mahlab, cardamom, rose water and melted butter together thoroughly until it is a moist, pebbly crumb texture. Make the easy cake batter next. Whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, mahlab, cardamom, baking soda, and salt together in a large whisking bowl. Whisk the milk, melted butter, eggs and rose water together in another bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk it all together thoroughly until smooth.
2
Pour that batter into the prepared pan and make sure it is even. Then evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture on top in a layer. Bake the cake for about 45 minutes, until the outside is golden and the interior is baked through. The middle will puff up a lot and that is normal. Use a toothpick and see if it comes out cleanly from the center to make sure it is perfect. Let it cool for at least half an hour, then cut it into 8 equal pieces. Serve with great coffee or tea and enjoy!

923

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING:, 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans, 1/3 cups Dark Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Spiced Rose Crumb Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Spiced Rose Crumb Cake

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