Pennsylvania Dutch Coffee Crumb Cake
Experience the warm, comforting flavors of a Pennsylvania Dutch Coffee Crumb Cake—a timeless classic that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. This tender sheet cake features a rich, buttery crumb topping that’s generously spiced with cinnamon for an irresistible finish. Made with simple pantry staples like buttermilk, vanilla, and a hint of brewed coffee, this recipe balances moist cake with a delightfully crumbly topping. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy dessert, this homemade treat is easy to prepare in under an hour and serves a crowd. Delight your taste buds with every bite of this traditional Pennsylvania Dutch favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cups brewed coffee, cooled
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 mixing bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse sand. Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping.
To the remaining crumb mixture in the bowl, add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vanilla extract, egg, and cooled brewed coffee until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top of the batter, ensuring full coverage.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the crumb topping is golden brown.
Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.4 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.4 g | 492% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 3106 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 594.1 g | 216% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 313.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.3 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 873 mg | 19% | |
*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.
