Description
This festive Christmas Crunch Cake is a delightful holiday treat, featuring a moist vanilla cake topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel and a sprinkle of holiday cheer. Perfect for celebrating the season with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crunch Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Drizzle (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Make the Crunch Topping:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, chopped nuts (if using), cinnamon, and nutmeg until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the crunch topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Add the Drizzle (Optional):
- While the cake is cooling, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, garnish the cake with red and green sprinkles or edible glitter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 12g