Here’s a classic crumb cake recipe — soft, buttery cake topped with a sweet, crunchy crumb topping.
🍰 Ingredients (8–10 servings)
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Crumb Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
3️⃣ Prepare the Crumb Topping
- In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the cake batter.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
5️⃣ Serve
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze for extra sweetness.
💡 Tips for a Perfect Crumb Cake
- Use cold butter in the topping for the best crumbly texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter — overmixing makes the cake dense.
- For extra flavor, add 1 tsp almond extract or ½ cup chopped nuts to the topping.
If you want, I can make a quick 1-bowl crumb cake recipe that’s ready in under an hour and super easy to clean up.
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