1.   For crisp toppings, let cakes cool completely in pans on wire rack.

2.   If covered overnight, the crisp topping is lost.

3.   Just before serving, cover cake generously with the crushed caramel crisp topping.

4.   Other crisp toppings include oatmeal, buttered bread crumbs, cookie crumbs, graham cracker crumbs and cake crumbs.

5.   Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the top of the peaches.

6.   This is one of the easiest ways to gussy up plums, and the oats make a classic crisp topping.