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    Blueberry Lavender Crumb Cake

    May 9, 2023 · 16 Comments

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    This post has been sponsored by Mark T. Wendell. All opinions expressed are my own.

    Sometimes, words fail us and that's ok because some emotions cannot be put into words. Some things must be shown in order to be felt. Knowing glances, a smile, a small yet unexpected gesture- these are things that express what we cannot say.

    Not all poems can be written out. Baking is my poetry. Something made by hand, with love, and shared, that is how I express my appreciation.

    In collaboration with Mark T. Wendell, I am pleased to be sharing this Blueberry Lavender Crumb Cake, my ode to Mother's Day.

    Crumb De La Crumb

    The best part of any crumb cake is of course, the crumb. The famous New York Style Crumb Cake boasts of a crumb topping that's as thick as the cake. So you may be wondering now, what is the difference between a New York crumb cake and a regular crumb cake?

    The answer is not as simple as you might expect. People commonly mistake crumb cake and coffee cake. A traditional coffee cake is a yellow cake base with a delicate streusel topping, whereas with a crumb cake you get almost as much crumb as you do cake. The slight difference comes down to a single ingredient that you'll find in the topping itself however. The East Coast crumb cake has a hint of warm cinnamon to its topping which differentiates it from a classic deli crumb.

    There are a multitude of variations out there, as with most recipes nowadays. If you're looking for a seasonal twist, a popular one to try might be an Apple Crumb Ring which is always a year round delight.

    But if you're looking for something a little more unexpected, this Blueberry Lavender Crumb Cake is the one for you. Today's cake is made up of three layers- a rich cake base, a layer of fresh blueberries sweetened with lavender sugar and lemon zest, then a buttery crumb that will leave you wanting more.

    To finish it off, we sprinkled it with just a dusting of confectioner's sugar like any classic New York delicatessen might. It comes together surprisingly quickly too.

    If you would like, you can substitute the blueberries with strawberries, peaches, or even rhubarb. The fruit layer is incredibly versatile and can transform any tablescape with whatever is seasonally available to you.

    The Finishing Touch

    Well then, you have your perfect day planned. A beautiful day in May served with a little slice of heaven too. Now all you need is the finishing touch.

    From when I was little, my favorite thing to do was surprise my mother with a pot of tea. In fact, the tea set pictured in today's post, was given to me as a young girl because whenever we celebrated a special occasion, we would always have tea. It's a tradition I still hold to this day.

    Mark T. Wendell has introduced a beautiful medley of spring and summer teas that I think would be absolutely perfect to gift for Mother's Day. What's more is that they are the perfect accompaniment to today's recipe as well.

    • Garden Basket Fruit Tisane - Served with today's recipe, this melange of apple pieces, blackberry pieces, blackcurrant pieces, sour cherry pieces, raspberry pieces, rosehip pieces and hibiscus flowers is a delicious treat for the senses. For those curious tisane does not contain actual tea leaves. It is an herbal drink so it's a perfect caffeine-free tea alternative. Garden Basket Fruit Tisane is naturally sweet and is delicious served hot or iced with a sprig of mint for a refreshing afternoon drink.
    • Green Paradise Blend - This flavored green tea is a blend of select sencha style China green tea leaves with pieces of strawberry, raspberry, rhubarb, and cornflowers mixed in. Visually appealing with its red, white and blue pieces contrasting the dark green tea leaves, this Paradise green tea has a fresh taste with a delicate sweetness. It's also a perfect summer refreshment with its beautiful floral sweetness.
    • Sunshine Medley Fruit Tisane - With a crisp taste of grenadine and pineapple, the Sunshine Medley is a unique blend that contains papaya, apple, pineapple and orange pieces. This blend is further complemented with hibiscus petals, rosehips, rose petals and sunflower petals. Its blended citrus fruits and flowers make it a delightful tisane whether it's served hot or cold.

    The beautiful part about Mark T. Wendell, aside from their delicious and distinctive blends, is that all their teas are loose leaf. Loose leaf tends to be of a higher quality, and because of this, there is often more concentrated amounts of the benefits present in the tea.

    So whether you're serving it to your guests, enjoying a cup yourself, or giving it as a gift, Mark T. Wendell offers the best selections from various tea importers and suppliers like Grace Rare Teas.

    Today and always, LTG readers get 15% off any order of $50 or more when you use the code LivingtheGourmet at checkout. Cheers, friends!

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    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 8 slices 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    For the Crumb Topping:

    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1/2 cup AP flour
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

    For the Blueberry Filling:

    • 1 1/2 cups blueberries
    • 2 tablespoons AP flour
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon lavender buds

    For the Cake:

    • 1 1/4 cups AP flour
    • 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)

    Instructions

    For the Crumb Topping:

    1. In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the crumb topping.  If the mixture looks a little too saturated, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until large crumbs form.  Set aside.

    For the Blueberry Filling:

    1. In a mortar and pestle, crush the lavender buds.  In a small dish, combine the crushed buds with the sugar and lemon zest.
    2. In a large bowl, toss the blueberries with flour and the lavender sugar until completely coated.  Set aside.

    For the Cake:

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.   Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.  Set aside.
    2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until smooth.  Add the eggs and mix again until whipped.  Lastly, add the vanilla and yogurt.  Mix again until combined.
    3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder.
    4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.  Mix on low speed until incorporated.  The batter will be thick but smooth and creamy.
    5. Transfer the cake batter to the prepared cake pan.  Spread the batter evenly.  Top with the blueberry mixture evenly, and finally sprinkle the crumb topping over the entire layer of blueberries.
    6. Bake for about 45-50 minutes depending on the range of your oven, or until the cake tester comes out clean.
    7. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to a cake plate.  Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.  Enjoy!

    Keywords: crumb cake, cake, dessert, blueberry, lavender

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    1. Beth says

      May 09, 2023 at 8:48 pm

      I feel fancy just looking at these photos. Talk about a classic tea time dessert. I love it.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Lavanda of Appetizers & Entrees says

      May 10, 2023 at 9:02 am

      The combination of sweet blueberries and fragrant lavender is simply irresistible. I can't wait to give it a try and indulge in a slice of this heavenly cake.

      Reply
    3. Yeah Lifestyle says

      May 10, 2023 at 9:20 am

      This sounds like such a yummy cake. I have tasted lavender in biscuits before and it has a really lovely, but subtle flavour.

      Reply
    4. Samantha Donnelly says

      May 10, 2023 at 9:45 am

      This does sound amazing I do love blueberry and I bet teamed with lavender works great

      Reply
    5. Marie Cris Angeles says

      May 10, 2023 at 11:01 am

      This seems a perfect combo. Thanks for the recipe. I will try this surely. Blueberry lover here!

      Reply
    6. Karen says

      May 10, 2023 at 11:49 am

      Crumb cake yesssss....I love crumb cakes and can't wait to make your recipe. I can imagine how delicious adding lavender to the mix would be. Amazing recipe!

      Reply
    7. adriana says

      May 10, 2023 at 3:50 pm

      This looks soo good! What a great recipe idea!

      Reply
    8. Laura says

      May 10, 2023 at 9:51 pm

      Absolutely gorgeous photos! I just pinned the recipe for later. So perfect for Mother's Day!!

      Reply
    9. Jupiter Hadley says

      May 11, 2023 at 7:14 am

      This looks so rustic and delicious - I am bookmarking this recipe for later as it sounds really great, thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    10. Zab Zaria says

      May 11, 2023 at 7:48 am

      I'm sure my son will enjoy this recipe! It's a recipe I'm definitely going to save and try.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Rhian Westbury says

      May 11, 2023 at 9:33 am

      I have never had a crumb cake before so now I need to try the style. I bet the blueberry and lavender was such a lovely combination x

      Reply
    12. Monidipa Dutta says

      May 11, 2023 at 10:48 am

      Thank you for sharing the Blueberry Lavender Crumb Cake recipe! I appreciate how easy it was to follow and the combination of flavors was amazing. The crumb topping was the perfect touch. Can't wait to make it again!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. David J Myers says

      May 11, 2023 at 8:59 pm

      Catherine, What's not to like about this blueberry lavender crumb cake! I love blueberries as much as I do crumb cakes in general... This dessert or breakfast treat looks really scrumptious! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

      Reply
    14. Jenny says

      May 12, 2023 at 9:42 pm

      I have never heard of a crumb cake before but it definitely sounds like something I would enjoy.

      Reply
    15. Melissa Cushing says

      May 13, 2023 at 2:34 pm

      This is such an elegant and yummy looking cake recipe! Love the addition of Lavender to the recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Claudia Krusch says

      May 20, 2023 at 1:11 am

      Your cake looks amazing! I've never baked with lavender! Can't wait to try it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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