Coffee Cake Slice with cracked fennel

Method

1. Gather and prep everything first: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, eggs and set within reach of the stove.
2. Warm a splash of olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, then add the shallots and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Turn the heat up, add the coffee cake, and cook until deeply browned and aromatic.
4. Stir in the granulated sugar along with a good pinch of salt, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan.
5. Taste and adjust, then finish with flaky sea salt right before serving.
6. Serve warm, ideally with something to soak up the sauce.