Yellow Crumb Cake
Indulge in the comforting delight of Yellow Crumb Cake, a classic dessert that marries a moist, buttery yellow cake base with a generous layer of sweet, cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. This crowd-pleasing treat comes together with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla, while the crumb topping’s delightful texture is crafted with melted butter and just the right touch of cinnamon. Perfect for brunch, a coffee companion, or an after-dinner dessert, this easy-to-make cake requires only 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under 40 minutes. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and savor the perfectly balanced flavors of tender cake and crumbly topping in every bite. This recipe for Yellow Crumb Cake is sure to become a timeless favorite in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 pieces eggs, large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups whole milk
- 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
To make the crumb topping, combine the brown sugar, 1.25 cups of all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
Pour the melted butter over the crumb mixture and use a fork to gently toss and create crumbs of varying sizes.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 359 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 141 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.
