New Jersey Crumb Cake
Indulge in a true taste of the Garden State with this irresistible New Jersey Crumb Cake, a bakery-style classic brimming with sweet nostalgia. This decadent treat features a tender vanilla cake base topped with an ultra-thick layer of buttery cinnamon-brown sugar crumbs, the hallmark of authentic crumb cake. Finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, every bite offers the perfect balance of soft, moist cake and rich, crumbly topping. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime indulgence. Whether served warm with coffee or enjoyed as a stand-alone treat, the New Jersey Crumb Cake is sure to transport your taste buds to a classic East Coast bake shop.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour (for cake)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted and cooled, for cake)
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 Large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour (for crumbs)
- 1.5 cups Brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 cups Unsalted butter (melted, for crumbs)
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 0.75 cups of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt. Whisk to mix evenly.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together 0.5 cups of melted butter, 0.5 cups of whole milk, 2 large eggs, and 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
To prepare the crumb topping, mix 3 cups of flour, 1.5 cups of brown sugar, and 1.5 teaspoons of ground cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
Slowly pour 1 cup of melted butter into the crumb mixture. Use a fork or your fingers to gently mix until large crumbs form.
Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake batter, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake (not the crumb topping) comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, dust the top of the crumb cake generously with powdered sugar for a classic finish.
Cut into squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 3% | |
*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.
