Crumbiest Crumb Cake
Prepare to fall in love with the ultimate comfort dessert: the Crumbiest Crumb Cake. This indulgent treat lives up to its name with a perfectly soft, buttery base topped with an irresistibly thick layer of cinnamon-scented, brown sugar crumb that crumbles just right with every bite. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, melted butter, and vanilla, this classic cake strikes a perfect balance between sweet and spiced flavors. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a golden, powdered sugar finish, it’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. Whether you’re serving it fresh out of the oven or savoring leftovers the next day, this moist and flavorful crumb cake is guaranteed to become your go-to recipe for effortless indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted (for cake)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt (for crumb topping)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons salt.
In another medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter (0.5 cup), milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
To make the crumb topping, combine 2.25 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of packed light brown sugar, 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt in a medium bowl.
Pour the melted butter (1 cup) into the crumb mixture and use a fork to mix until large, clumpy crumbs form.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter, covering it completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the crumbs are golden brown.
Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.
Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.9 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 292 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% | |
*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.
