Here’s a classic Crumb Cake recipe—soft, moist cake topped with a sweet, buttery crumb topping. 🍰
🍰 Classic Crumb Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup 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 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crumb Topping
- Mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Set aside.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
3️⃣ Assemble
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the batter.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing.
✅ Tips
- For extra flavor, add ½ cup chopped nuts to the crumb topping.
- Serve warm with a cup of coffee or tea.
- Store covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
If you want, I can also share a “super moist overnight crumb cake” version that’s ready for breakfast with minimal effort.
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