Cherry Crumb Cake
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Cherry Crumb Cake, a comforting dessert that strikes the perfect balance between fruity, buttery, and spiced flavors. This easy-to-make cake features a tender vanilla base topped with tart cherry preserves—or fresh cherries—for a burst of juicy goodness, all crowned with a golden cinnamon-sugar crumb topping. Ideal for brunches, picnics, or a simple coffee break, this recipe is ready in just over an hour and serves eight. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant touch, or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat. Whether you’re using fresh, frozen, or preserved cherries, this crumb cake is sure to impress with its irresistible combination of textures and flavors. Keywords: cherry crumb cake, crumb topping, cherry dessert, brunch recipes, easy cake recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups tart cherry preserves (or pitted fresh or frozen cherries)
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping.
To the remaining crumb mixture in the bowl, add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it into an even layer using a spatula.
If using fresh or frozen cherries, evenly distribute them over the batter. If using cherry preserves, spoon small dollops evenly across the surface of the batter.
In a separate small bowl, combine the reserved 1 cup of crumb mixture with the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this crumb topping evenly over the cherries or preserves.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice into squares or rectangles and serve. Enjoy your Cherry Crumb Cake with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 209.7 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.4 g | 642% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 911 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 1996 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 842.5 g | 306% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 601.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.0 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 563 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1587 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
