Best Crumb Cake

Why Make This Recipe

Best Crumb Cake is a delightful dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. It’s perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert after dinner. The cake is rich and moist, topped with a sweet and crumbly mixture that adds a wonderful texture. When you serve this cake, it is sure to please everyone around the table.

How to Make Best Crumb Cake

Ingredients:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups light brown sugar (packed)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt using a fork. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while stirring until just combined. Set this mixture aside for a few minutes.
3. In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer on high speed, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth. Lower the speed to stir and add the eggs one at a time, mixing only until combined. Then add the sour cream and vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
5. With the mixer on stir, add the flour mixture in three intervals, mixing just until combined. Scrape down the bowl and beater as needed.
6. Spoon the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Use an offset spatula to even the batter.
7. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake mixture and gently press it lightly into the cake.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 45 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

How to Serve Best Crumb Cake

Best Crumb Cake can be served warm or at room temperature. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea. Feel free to cut it into squares or rectangles for easy serving. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds an elegant touch.

How to Store Best Crumb Cake

To store Best Crumb Cake, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, you can place it in the refrigerator for up to one week. If you need to keep it longer, consider wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and freezing it for up to three months.

Tips to Make Best Crumb Cake

• Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results, especially the eggs and sour cream.
• Don’t skip the resting time for the crumb mixture; it helps create a nice texture.
• You can add nuts or chocolate chips to the crumb topping for an extra special treat.

Variation

For a different twist, consider adding some fresh fruit like blueberries or raspberries into the cake batter. You can also swap out the sour cream for plain yogurt if you prefer.

FAQs

1. Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, you can substitute some all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour, but the texture may be different, and it might be slightly denser.

2. How can I make the crumb topping less sweet?
You can reduce the amount of brown sugar and granulated sugar in the crumb topping by a quarter cup for a less sweet version.

3. Can I make the cake in advance?
Absolutely! You can make the cake a day ahead. Just store it in an airtight container and dust with powdered sugar right before serving.

Best Crumb Cake

Best Crumb Cake is a delightful dessert that brings warmth and comfort, perfect for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or dessert after dinner.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 pieces

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

Crumb Topping

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups light brown sugar (packed)
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (melted) Melted for mixing

Cake Ingredients

• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups butter (softened) Softened for mixing
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs (at room temperature) At room temperature for best results
• 1 cup full-fat sour cream
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the crumb topping ingredients using a fork, then set aside.
• In another medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Mixing

• In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
• Lower the speed and add eggs one at a time, mixing until combined. Then add the sour cream and vanilla.
• Add the flour mixture in three intervals, mixing just until combined.

Baking

• Spoon the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
• Let cool for at least 45 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Best served warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with coffee or tea. Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, in the fridge for a week, or frozen for three months. Resting time for the crumb topping is important for texture. Optional ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips can be added.

Keyword Baking, Cake, Crumb Cake, Dessert, Sweet Treat