tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post7378972956183728724..comments2024-03-25T10:09:05.083-04:00Comments on Life Tastes Good: Lemon Crumb CakeLife Tastes Goodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-24627303189493772602023-02-09T11:55:17.696-05:002023-02-09T11:55:17.696-05:00I would put the lemon curd between the layers. The...I would put the lemon curd between the layers. The crumb topping would stay in place if you use a springform pan. It will not stay in place if using a regular cake pan. I'm interested in knowing how this worked out for you if you tried it. I apologize for the late reply. I have been having health issues. I am trying to keep up, but a couple comments fell through the cracks. I'm so sorry.Life Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-31840069070531424152023-02-09T11:49:50.923-05:002023-02-09T11:49:50.923-05:00Sorry for the late reply. You can make this in a 9...Sorry for the late reply. You can make this in a 9x13 pan, however, the overall cake will be much thinner. The total baking time will be less as well - I'm guessing the bake time would be around 25-30 minutes, but I have not made this in a larger pan. Life Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-11927832576689994222023-01-13T16:48:13.679-05:002023-01-13T16:48:13.679-05:00It seems like a lot of work for a 9x9 pan. If I w...It seems like a lot of work for a 9x9 pan. If I were to make this in a 9x13 pan, do you recommend making 1 1/2 recipes? Has anyone tried it?T Chrisluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18322725000236523305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-43795817986072408652022-12-28T15:32:01.712-05:002022-12-28T15:32:01.712-05:00I want to make this using 2 round cake pans and ma...I want to make this using 2 round cake pans and make it a layer cake. Any suggestions on what to put between the layers? Also does the crumb topping stay in place if you unmold the cake from the pan?<br />Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126822151567115333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-41565297945317609122022-12-28T15:29:52.282-05:002022-12-28T15:29:52.282-05:00I want to make this using two round cake pans and ...I want to make this using two round cake pans and making it a layer cake. Any suggestions on what to put between the layers? Also does the Crumb topping stay put on top when cake is removed from pans?Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126822151567115333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-75577062925059358512022-03-25T14:41:21.483-04:002022-03-25T14:41:21.483-04:00Hi Suzanne, I apologize for my delayed response. I...Hi Suzanne, I apologize for my delayed response. I have not been well this year, so it's been difficult for me to respond to comments and emails.<br /><br />I'm sorry this recipe didn't work for you. The issue you had with the cake being dense could be how the flour is measured. I recommend aerating the flour first (you can do this my just mixing the flour to unpack it) and then scooping out the flour with a spoon into the dry measure cup, then leveling the top with a knife. That way you don't over measure and pack the flour. Packing the flour will make for dense baked goods. I hope that helps!<br /><br />Did you use the lemon curd called for in the recipe? I'm curious as it is loaded with sweet, tangy lemon flavor and helps to keep this crumb cake moist and delicious.<br /><br />For me, the best crumb cakes have loads of crumb topping like this recipe. Measuring the flour by scooping it into the measuring cup with a spoon is again recommended. If you prefer less crumb topping, you can reduce the topping by half.<br /><br />Thanks for giving this recipe a try. Have a super week ~MarionLife Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-83778768889484652352022-03-17T19:46:07.622-04:002022-03-17T19:46:07.622-04:00Ok so I don’t often comment on recipes on blog pos...Ok so I don’t often comment on recipes on blog posts even if they are fails…which this one was, a huge fail, but I feel the need to share. I followed the recipe to a T and I’m not a novice baker. My butter was thoroughly chilled, my egg whites were perfect and yet this cake turned out dense and tasteless and bc of the sheer quantity of crumb topping it was dry. I can see many like it, but it’s a hard pass on this one for me and my family. Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778972234945516056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-74358260235600294262022-02-03T14:08:40.775-05:002022-02-03T14:08:40.775-05:00Hi Kate, I'm so glad you liked the flavor. The...Hi Kate, I'm so glad you liked the flavor. The issue you had with the cake being dense could be a result of adjusting down the recipe, but it can also be the way you measure the flour. I recommend aerating the flour first (you can do this my just mixing the flour to unpack it) and then scooping out the flour with a spoon into the dry measure cup, then leveling the top with a knife. That way you don't over measure and pack the flour. I hope that helps!<br /><br />For me, the best crumb cakes have loads of crumb topping. If you prefer less crumb topping, you can reduce the topping by half to see if you prefer that. <br /><br />Thanks for giving this recipe a try. Have a super week ~MarionLife Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-62596296260931913302022-02-02T22:19:54.991-05:002022-02-02T22:19:54.991-05:00Really good flavor, but it was pretty dense and th...Really good flavor, but it was pretty dense and the topping was too much and kind of powdery when I’m eating it (actually eating it now). I made 1/3 of the recipe with a tiny baking pan so I could eat the whole thing without the guilt, so it’s possible my math was off. The batter was really thick and dry, so when I tried the fold the egg whites in, it wouldn’t mix well and I think I ended up stirring too much to incorporate the egg white. I’m trying it again, but will reduce the flour in the topping and might add a little liquid to the batter so it’s not so thick. Kate Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884817868715076986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-48014754887828053432021-09-16T13:02:24.367-04:002021-09-16T13:02:24.367-04:00I have made this 3 times in the last 3 mos and eve...I have made this 3 times in the last 3 mos and everyone loves it, it is delish and the new family favorite! Thank you for sharing!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106289840972561832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-35439673566369256652021-02-25T09:04:43.113-05:002021-02-25T09:04:43.113-05:00Fabulous cake. Came up perfectly and just deliciou...Fabulous cake. Came up perfectly and just delicious. Well worth the extra time. I made the streusel and curd the day before. Ty!Cardiacdrifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857393192542932180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-27459642820231168012020-07-25T09:14:26.849-04:002020-07-25T09:14:26.849-04:00Hi Connie, It is a lot of crumb topping. That'...Hi Connie, It is a lot of crumb topping. That's the way we like it and what makes this crumb cake better. It's important to use a 9" square pan for this cake. You can gently press down on the crumb topping if needed.<br /><br />The crumb topping should be the consistency you see in my photos. If it came out like sand (more mushy than crumby), then your butter might have been too soft. As stressed in the recipe, it's very important to use very cold butter in order to achieve the crumb consistency.<br /><br />Another thing I'd like to mention that is in the recipe as well as the tips section above is to let the cake cool completely before cutting. I know this is difficult to do when all you want is to enjoy a big tangy mouthful of lemon deliciousness, but it is totally necessary for the curd to set properly. If you cut into it too early, you will have a gooey, lemony mess on your hands.Life Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-62981340628978613152020-07-25T08:47:23.471-04:002020-07-25T08:47:23.471-04:00Your crumb topping measurement is way off. how on ...Your crumb topping measurement is way off. how on earth you got it to look like the photo is beyond me with that much flour in it. The cake is in the oven but I'm a little despondent over the crumb topping. Unfortunately I waited until after it was in the oven to review prior crime cake recipes. The majority have a third to a half a cup of flour. we'll adjust this next time as all that flower really bumps up the carbs on this meal plus the top looks more like sand than actual crumb. Hopefully the taste will save it as my mother-in-law is headed over for breakfast. 🤞Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594921543032515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-29561545775534831232020-06-21T11:35:41.047-04:002020-06-21T11:35:41.047-04:00I have not tried to double this recipe, but if I d...I have not tried to double this recipe, but if I did I would just make it in 2 separate pans for baking purposes. I wouldn't want to have to add more time to the baking process. I hope that helps ~MarionLife Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-72142304700296590242020-05-17T21:14:41.669-04:002020-05-17T21:14:41.669-04:00Can this be doubled or should it be made in 2 sepa...Can this be doubled or should it be made in 2 separate pans?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304086230512593397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-53866320695855915362020-04-18T18:46:34.833-04:002020-04-18T18:46:34.833-04:00Hi Jared, I use all of the crumb topping on the ca...Hi Jared, I use all of the crumb topping on the cake. You can gently press down on it if needed, but as long as you are using a 9" square pan - it should all fit. There is a LOT of crumb topping. I hope that helps. ~MarionLife Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-57223469332494907812020-04-18T18:39:36.331-04:002020-04-18T18:39:36.331-04:00How much crumb toppi g is supposed to be left over...How much crumb toppi g is supposed to be left over. I'm looking at over a cup just staring at like, well what now? jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985628597237874656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-2200670224604251402020-03-31T13:52:38.189-04:002020-03-31T13:52:38.189-04:00Hi Gail, so glad this crumb cake recipe was a hit!...Hi Gail, so glad this crumb cake recipe was a hit! It's definitely one of my faves and every time I see the recipe my mouth starts watering! I love that tangy lemon & delicious crumb topping so much! Thanks for letting me know everyone liked it. It made my whole day :) ~MarionLife Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-16644258915271207262020-03-30T13:41:34.733-04:002020-03-30T13:41:34.733-04:00Made this a couple of nights ago and was it ever a...Made this a couple of nights ago and was it ever a hit!! My grandson lives with us and he and my husband both thought it was fabulous!! I will definitely be making it again. A bit labor intensive but well worth it!!<br />Gailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-2474234869656940532019-06-18T01:43:57.536-04:002019-06-18T01:43:57.536-04:00I've never frozen this, so I'm not exactly...I've never frozen this, so I'm not exactly sure how it will affect the taste & texture. I don't see why not. Let me know how it works out for you!Life Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-18402590896943202019-06-17T22:23:05.189-04:002019-06-17T22:23:05.189-04:00Can you make this ahead of time and freeze?Can you make this ahead of time and freeze?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06721858493765846921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-22034968405426573082019-03-25T08:57:52.859-04:002019-03-25T08:57:52.859-04:00I've never tried using pudding in place of the...I've never tried using pudding in place of the lemon curd. If you give it a try, let me know how it works out. Thanks!Life Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-66186621855485036482019-03-04T14:27:51.108-05:002019-03-04T14:27:51.108-05:00wondering if My-t-Fine lemon pudding would work as...wondering if My-t-Fine lemon pudding would work as I don't have fresh lemon juice on hand today. oldtimecookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716563921752912801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-75572651026684266562018-01-21T09:59:15.706-05:002018-01-21T09:59:15.706-05:00Hi Lauren, I haven't tried that so I'm not...Hi Lauren, I haven't tried that so I'm not able to comment on how it would affect the recipe. Because it adds more moisture to the batter it could negatively affect the results, but I would have to test it before being able to comment definitively. If you give it a try, I'd love to know how it turns out.Life Tastes Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249196731161572736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-534382475502618381.post-62205770394776539882018-01-11T15:46:32.700-05:002018-01-11T15:46:32.700-05:00This looks amazing. Do you think it would work to ...This looks amazing. Do you think it would work to incorporate cream cheese into the lemon curd layer as well? Let me know your thoughts, can't wait to try this recipe :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214959432336544398noreply@blogger.com