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Did you know it’s National Baking Week? Most of the time, when I know I have to bake something, I feel nothing but a sense of dread. As I’ve said before, I’m not much of a baker – anything that requires even just a little bit of finesse… well, it just isn’t really for me.
That’s why I love these crumble cakes so much. They look so impressive, they taste amazing, and they are so, so easy to make. I know the non-bakers amongst you are raising an eyebrow at me right now, but honestly – it’s nearly impossible to muck these things up.
This recipe is adapted from the apple crumble cake I shared ages ago (nearly two years ago, in fact! Blimey.), which was a recipe I found in my late Granny’s hand-written recipe book. Since it’s such…
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