CHOCOLATE ORANGE CRUMB CAKE 
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
8 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. plain yogurt or buttermilk
2 lg. eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. freshly grated orange peel

CRUMB MIXTURE:

1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. cocoa
3 tbsp. butter, chilled
2 tsp. orange peel

In a separate bowl, mix crumb mixture by fork or finger tips until crumbly. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients of cake. In a microwave safe bowl, melt 8 tablespoons butter. Cool to room temperature; add remaining wet cake ingredients. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until just blended. Spread 1/2 of cake batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.

Sprinkle with 1/2 crumbs. Top with rest of cake batter and then crumbs. Marbelize by upright knife 6-8 times down pan, crosswise. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. Test with toothpick. Cool in pan at least 30 minutes. Turn out of pan and turn over. Cool completely. Wrap airtight.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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