Here’s a simple and delicious crumb cake recipe that gives you a moist base with a sweet, crunchy topping:
🍰 Classic Crumb Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter, cold
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease and flour an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan
- Make the Cake Batter
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in eggs and vanilla
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt
- Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing gently
- Prepare the Crumb Topping
- Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon
- Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly
- Assemble & Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan
- Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the cake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
- Cool & Serve
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes
- Slice and enjoy with coffee or tea
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or a few tablespoons of fruit preserves under the crumb topping.
If you want, I can also give you a quick 15-minute version of crumb cake that’s soft, sweet, and perfect for busy mornings. Do you want me to do that?
