Saskatoon Berry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake: A Delightful Dessert with a Crunchy Twist

This Saskatoon Berry Cream Cheese Crumb Cake is a delectable dessert that combines the tanginess of cream cheese with the sweetness of Saskatoon berries. Topped with a crunchy crumb layer, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it as a special treat, this recipe will surely impress your taste buds.

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• - 1 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
• - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• - 1/4 cup buttermilk
• - 1/4 cup sour cream
• - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1 large egg
• - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• - 1 cup fresh Saskatoon berries
• For the Crumb Topping:
• - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt for the cake. Add the cold butter cubes and mix with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Take out 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture and set it aside for the topping.
4. To the remaining crumb mixture, add the baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until well combined.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Spread it over the batter in the cake pan.
7. Sprinkle the fresh Saskatoon berries evenly over the cream cheese layer.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and cinnamon for the crumb topping. Add the cold butter cubes and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
9. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the Saskatoon berries in the cake pan.
10. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. Let it cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

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