Crumb Topping

Add chopped pecans and 1/3 cup oats and do not put it into he oven. Streusel topping is delicious in many things and will keep in the freezer for up to a year

I followed the directions I bake the crumb separately not even on top of the cake and as I watch through the glass window of my stove I watched the crumbs melt they are no longer crumbs I don’t understand how this recipe works it’s not very good

I just used it on top of pumpkin spice muffins and it worked very well. I made the crumble, then refrigerated it while I prepared the muffin batter. I then took small handfuls and crumbled it fine on top of the muffins, then baked. Turned out great! To me, the secret is not using it in the large clumps that the recipe said, but instead crumbling it fine as you sprinkle it on.

This made no sense. I thought it was to put on top of a cake. I put it on my cake and it just melted right in. Are you supposed to put it on AFTER the cake is baked? The lack of instructions as to how to use this with your cake is a problem.

This was simple and a perfect way to finish off my banana bread. I did cheat and used my Kitchen Aid mixer to blend it, then I made the crumbs by squeezing the mix back together. I popped the topping in the freezer while my oven was preheating and it was perfect! I Did increase the cinnamon to a tsp (since it was topping banana bread) and we love cinnamon...perfect recipe! Thanks, Cindy (Nutley, NJ)

This came out so well, so easily. Which is a rare combination for me! This will be my go-to top crust substitute from now on.

Jenny Lee - a stick of butter is always a 1/2 cup. Happy Baking!

The "1 1/2 sticks of butter" ingredient note is unclear--how big are the sticks supposed to be? Another unit of measurement would be great--thanks!

Try refrigerating or freezing them before baking.

When I make my crumbs, they don't stay round and firm (like store bought crumb cake) what can I do to give an acceptable presentation?