The intricacies of social interaction and Crumbcake

It may seem like a good idea when you are new to a situation to give more experienced people the benefit of the doubt that they know what they are doing. Showing respect for others sounds like a good idea, though often can be seen as being passive or weak, particularly if showing dominance is key to success. Complications may follow when they either don't know what they are doing, or they attempt to use this power to their own benefit.  Making others feel small due to their lack of experience (or confidence) in a certain subject shows a weakness in character, and said person is best to be avoided. Often this person had confidence issues of their own. Keeping a clear distance for observation is recommended, only pursue friendship if above situations have been overcome or avoided. Watch Star Trek. Stir gently.  Repetition does not necessarily lead to success.

I have made this recipe more times than I can count.  It's turned out amazing every time. I usually use blackberry jam, but what ever you have in your fridge works just fine.  My major alterations to the recipe are using real milk and white vinegar.  Also, I don't sift things.

Swirl Crumbcake

3/4 cup soy milk (or any non-dairy milk)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup raspberry jam

For the topping:
1 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup canola oil

Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease an 8×8  pan. Measure out the soy milk for the cake and add the teaspoon of apple cider vinegar; set aside to curdle. Then begin preparing the topping.
Make the topping:
In a small mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Drizzle in the canola oil by the tablespoonful (you can eyeball it, no reason to whip out a tablespoon.) Use your fingers to swish around the mixture until crumbs form. Alternate swishing and adding canola oil until all oil is used and large crumbs have formed. Some of the topping is still going to be sandy and that’s fine, just so long as you have mostly nice big crumbs. You can add another tablespoon of oil if needed.
Make the cake:
In a large mixing bowl, mix together curdled milk, sugar, canola oil and vanilla. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until smooth.
Pour cake batter into prepared pan. Add spoonfuls of jam randomly on top of the batter and use a knife to swirl it in. Evenly sprinkle on the topping and pat it down just a bit. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted through the center comes out clean.