Both the crumb and the cake section called for 1 cup of butter each; I substituted 3/4 cup olive oil in both parts. Typically you want to use slightly less olive oil than butter when making that substitution; it’s a texture thing.

Why is my streusel not crumbly?

Why is my streusel not crumbly? Often this happens if the crumb topping is over-mixed or if the butter was much too hot. Over-mixing will leave you with a pasty, batter-like mixture rather than the crumbly topping you are aiming for.

Should the streusel topping be added before or after baking?

Sprinkle the streusel over your coffee cakes or muffins before baking. Or sprinkle onto a baking sheet and bake by itself for 10-12 minutes to add a crunchy topping. You’ll know the streusel is done when it is golden brown and crispy looking.

Why is my crumble topping not crunchy?

The main reason your crumble topping isn’t crunchy is probably because you haven’t used Demerara sugar. Although, it could also be that you’ve got your topping ingredient quantities wrong: either too much or not enough flour and butter alongside the sugar. You’ve not used ingredients that add crunch.

What can I replace butter with in baking?

In general, the following foods work best as butter replacements in cakes, muffins, cookies, brownies, and quick breads:

  • Applesauce. Applesauce significantly reduces the calorie and fat content of baked goods.
  • Avocados.
  • Mashed bananas.
  • Greek yogurt.
  • Nut butters.
  • Pumpkin purée.

What can substitute butter?

While keeping that in mind, some of the most commonly used substitutes include coconut oil, coconut butter, olive oil, safflower oil, nut butter, applesauce, yogurt, and dairy free butter.

How do you know when streusel is done?

It should feel firm and lightly springy to the touch. If the batter sticks to your finger or doesn’t produce a bit of resistance, it’s not done.

How do you fix dry streusel?

Butter, which encourages both browning and crispness, is the magic ingredient in getting your topping just right, so follow the recipe instructions. But if you feel your topping is still too dry and crumbly, (even for a crumble,) add a bit more melted butter, a tablespoon at a time.

What is the difference between crumble and streusel?

A crumble is a dish of baked fresh fruit, with a streusel crumb topping. The topping is usually made with a dreamy combination of butter, flour and sugar, with the option to include nuts. Like a crumble, a crisp is a baked fresh fruit dessert, but the streusel topping is less dense and typically includes oats.

How do I make streusel topping?

My sweet and buttery streusel topping is the perfect way to top off your favorite muffins and cakes! This crumb topping makes enough to cover 12 muffins, a 10″ pie, or the surface of one 9”x13” cake. Recipe includes a how-to video! In a medium-sized bowl, whisk or stir together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt.

How do you make streusel with butter and flour?

Melt your butter, but let it cool enough so that it doesn’t feel hot to the touch (or it could melt the sugar and make your streusel greasy). Pour melted butter into the flour mixture. Use a fork to toss the ingredients until all of the flour has been absorbed.

Do you like streusel on cake?

I love love anything streusel. Streusel is nothing but a topping that goes on top of the cake. This is a very very tender cake with a crunchy topping. Cinnamon topping adds a great depth of flavor to this cake. This is so easy to make that you can put everything together in less than 30 minutes.

What kind of sugar do you use to make streusel?

Brown sugar. I use a higher ratio of brown sugar to granulated sugar because 1) it helps the streusel to clump better and 2) I prefer the slightly richer, more robust taste. For an even richer streusel, feel free to use dark brown sugar. Granulated sugar.