Cranberry Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup rehydrated dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

For the crumb topping:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 5-inch round cake pan.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter-sugar mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the rehydrated dried cranberries and chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
8. In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon for the crumb topping. Pour in the melted butter and stir until crumbly.
9. Sprinkle the cinnamon crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
11. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once cooled, slice the cake into portions and serve.

Flavor Profile:

This Cranberry Chocolate Chip Crumb Cake is a delightful treat with bursts of tartness from the rehydrated dried cranberries and pockets of chocolatey goodness from the chocolate chips. The crumb topping, with a touch of cinnamon, provides a buttery, sweet, and slightly spiced flavor. Enjoy this cake with a cup of coffee or tea for a comforting and satisfying dessert experience.