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 mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Cooling Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Breakfast Cake
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Calories: 530kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley
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
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.
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