Krusteaz Crumb Cake

So while most of my blog is recipes you can learn to make, file away to try, etc., I'm also going to share products I like. So first up is the Krusteaz Crumb Cake (aka coffee cake boedx mix). I'm sure you are wondering if I have my own coffee cake recipe, and I do. But I know we don't always have as much time every day to cook or bake as we'd like. So sometimes we just have to take the short cuts, and there's no shame in taking a short cut every once in a while. Plus, for those of you who may just be starting out as a rookie baker, a boxed mix is a cheap and easy way to start out.

All you need is egg and water plus an 8x8 pan (and an oven). You don't have to be good at baking to follow this recipe. But it will make a pretty good coffee cake! Usually you can find the mix at the grocery store for about $2-$3. I like to buy it when it is on sale 2 for $4 just to keep a box on hand. Boxed mixes are good to keep on hand for "emergency situations" - when you need something fast. Also, if you visit the Krusteaz website, they have variations on their boxed mixes for you to try. For example, you can use the Cinnamon Crumb Cake to make Cinnamon Apple Bars. If you give it a try, let me know what you think!