Here’s a classic, tender crumb cake recipe — soft cake base with a buttery, sweet crumb topping.
🍰 Classic Crumb Cake
Ingredients (9×13-inch pan)
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ Make the cake
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk until smooth.
3️⃣ Prepare crumb topping
- Mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Stir in melted butter until mixture is crumbly.
4️⃣ Assemble
- Pour cake batter into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the batter.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool & serve
- Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tips & Variations
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) to the crumb topping for extra crunch.
- For a fruity twist, layer sliced apples or berries under the crumb topping.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a classic look.
I can also give a mini muffin crumb cake version that’s perfect for breakfast or snacking.
