Carrot coffee cake

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Step 1

BROWN SUGAR WALNUT CRUMBLE

Step 2

Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix to combine. It should turn into a crumbly consistency.

Step 3

Place in the refrigerator to chill while we make the rest of the recipe.

Step 4

CARROT COFFEE CAKE

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350F and grease and line an 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 7

Prep the carrots – using the small holes on a box grater, grate the carrots and tightly pack into a measuring glass.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl using a rubber spatula, mix together the oil, sugars, sour cream, egg, vanilla, and carrots.

Step 9

Once smooth, pour in the dry ingredients and fold to combine. Set aside.

Step 10

CREAM CHEESE

Step 11

Using the same bowl we used to mix together the carrot cake dry ingredients, add the cream cheese, sugar, and zest.

Step 12

Use a fork to mash and mix together.

Step 13

Once smooth, mix in the all purpose flour followed by the egg.

Step 14

Mix into a smooth and silky consistency. If needed, whisk vigorously to work out any tiny lumps.

Step 15

Now to bring everything together, spread the carrot cake batter in the baking pan.

Step 16

Then gently blanket the cream cheese over the cake batter, careful not to disrupt the even layer. When the cream cheese is well distributed, gently spread even.

Step 17

Now top with the crumble, making sure to cover the entire surface.

Step 18

Bake for 50-60 minutes. Test for doneness by shaking the pan. If the cake wobbles in the center, it needs another 5-10 minutes. If it has a firm jiggle in the center, it’s done.

Step 19

Allow the cake to cool for about 30 minutes before lifting out of the pan.

Step 20

Icing is optional, but whisk together the two ingredients until it reaches the consistency of craft glue. If it’s too thin, add more sugar. If it’s too thick, add more milk.

Step 21

Drizzle over the warm cake and then slice and enjoy!