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Crumb Cake Recipe

Soft and buttery with a thick layer of large crumbs, our easy-to-make crumb cake is outrageously delicious and is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Breakfast Cake
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Calories: 530kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Ingredients

Crumb Topping

  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted (2 sticks = 16 Tbsp)
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled

Cake

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature ( 1½ sticks = 12 Tbsp)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs - room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat - room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar optional - for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside until needed.

Crumb Topping

  • Add the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Add the melted butter to the sugar mixture, stirring gently to combine. You should have large crumbs, do not over-mix. Set aside until needed.

Cake

  • Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • Add the butter and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed.
  • Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter.
  • Beat on medium-high speed until combined. The mixture may look curdled; that’s ok. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed.
  • With the mixer on low speed, mix in the dry ingredients until smooth. Do not over-mix. The batter will be thick, creamy, and sticky.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Top with the crumb topping. Using a spatula or the back of a large spoon, lightly press the crumb topping into the cake so it sticks to the batter.
  • Place the pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes.
    *The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top or edges of the cake are browning too quickly, loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack.
  • Cool for 30-45 minutes before cutting. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg