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Best Ever Crumb Cake

December 10, 2020 by GG 26 Comments

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Every bite of Best Ever Crumb Cake is heavenly when a rich vanilla-scented cake is topped with buttery cinnamon crumbs dusted with powdered sugar. All it takes are simple basic ingredients from your fridge and pantry for this easy recipe that's perfect for brunch, breakfast and dessert! #easyrecipe #baking #fromscratch #homemade #crumbcake #brunch #breakfast #dessert #coffeecake #swirlsofflavor #holiday #entertaining
pie of homemade crumb cake with sprinkles and text overlay
 Every bite of our Best Ever Crumb Cake is heavenly when a rich vanilla-scented cake is topped with buttery cinnamon crumbs kissed with powdered sugar!

Our Best Ever Crumb Cake is piled high with buttery crumbs and made with simple basic ingredients from your fridge and pantry. 

pieces of our crumb cake on parchment paper

Crumb Cake 

Christmas morning brunch and a piece of the best ever crumb cake are the perfect match. Santa has arrived, the kids are hopping for joy and now it’s time for a piping hot cup of coffee and, what else? A piece of our crumb cake recipe piled high with buttery crumbs, of course!

Every bite of our moist crumb cake recipe is heavenly when a rich vanilla-scented cake is topped with buttery cinnamon crumbs kissed with powdered sugar! 

Trust me when I tell  you that this is the best ever rich buttery crumb cake you’ll ever taste!

And you probably have all the basic ingredients to bake up this old fashioned crumb cake recipe in your kitchen right now!

Crumb cake pieces with confectioners' sugar in sifter

Butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, milk and salt for the cake. More flour, more sugar, more butter and brown sugar and cinnamon for the crumbs. Oh, and don’t forget the confectioners’ sugar for a sweet dusting.

All it takes are those simple basic ingredients from your fridge and pantry for the best crumb cake you’ll ever taste! 

Every bite of our easy crumb cake recipe is heavenly when a rich vanilla-scented cake is topped with buttery cinnamon crumbs kissed with powdered sugar!

Crumb coffee cake recipes are what holiday mornings are made of and your holiday mornings will be truly delicious every time you bake up our recipe.

I invite you to kick up your feet now and enjoy the Best Ever Crumb Cake, an easy as pie recipe…but of course it’s cake!

Christmas Crumb Cake with holiday sprinkles and ornaments

Crumb Cake FAQ’s

Are crumb cake and coffee cake the same?

Crumb cake and coffee cake are very similar but not exactly the same. Typically coffee cake has a bigger cake layer and less crumb topping.

Crumb cake has a thicker layer of crumbs on top of its’ cake layer.

How to store crumb cake

Crumb cake will stay fresh for 3-4 days when you store it at room temperature and tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. You can also store it in an airtight container.

How to freeze crumb cake

You can freeze your crumb cake before dusting with confectioners’ sugar. Simply wrap your crumb cake tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil.

To defrost, place wrapped crumb cake in the refrigerator and let it defrost.

Unwrap and dust with confectioners’ sugar.

crumb cake pieces stacked on white platter with chocolate Easter egg candy

 

 

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Stir in your favorite sprinkles for a festive crumb cake
  • Add mini chocolate chips to the cake batter
  • Be sure to measure your flour correctly! Spoon flour into your measuring cup then level off with the flat end of a knife

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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • butter
  • granulated sugar
  • large eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour
  • salt
  • milk
  • dark brown sugar
  • ground cinnamon
  • confectioners’ sugar
  • holiday sprinkles

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3.9 from 19 votes
Every bite of Best Ever Crumb Cake is heavenly when a rich vanilla-scented cake is topped with buttery cinnamon crumbs dusted with powdered sugar. All it takes are simple basic ingredients from your fridge and pantry for this easy recipe that's perfect for brunch, breakfast and dessert! #easyrecipe #baking #fromscratch #homemade #crumbcake #brunch #breakfast #dessert #coffeecake #swirlsofflavor #holiday #entertaining
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Best Ever Crumb Cake
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

Every bite of Best Ever Crumb Cake is heavenly when a rich vanilla-scented cake is topped with buttery cinnamon crumbs dusted with powdered sugar. All it takes are simple basic ingredients from your fridge and pantry for the Best Ever Crumb Cake you'll ever taste! 

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crumb cake, crumb cake from scratch, homemade crumb cake
Servings: 16
Calories: 492 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
Cake:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter , at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 cup milk
Crumb Topping:
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 13-inch by 9-inch baking sheet with shallow sides with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Coat with non-stick cooking spray.
Cake:
  1. With mixer on medium-high beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

  2. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined, occasionally scraping sides of bowl.
  3. Reduce mixer speed to medium and gradually beat in flour and salt until blended.
  4. Add milk and beat until smooth, thick and blended, about 2 minutes.
  5. Spread cake batter evenly in prepared baking sheet and bake 15 minutes. Cake will be only partially baked at this point. Top of cake should be slightly jiggly and wet so the crumbs will adhere when you place them on top in the next step.

Crumb Topping:
  1. Meanwhile, in bowl combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until blended.

  2. Using hands, shape into crumbs and arrange on top of partially baked cake batter.

  3. Return to oven and bake an additional 25-30 minutes or until cake is baked through and crumbs are slightly golden.

  4. Cool in pan 30 minutes. Using foil overhang, lift crumb cake out of pan and serve warm or cool completely on wire rack.
  5. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cut into 16 pieces.

Recipe Notes

Makes 16 servings.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Add mini chocolate chips to the cake batter
  • Stir your favorite sprinkles into the cake batter
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate after baking
Nutrition Facts
Best Ever Crumb Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 294mg13%
Potassium 82mg2%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 815IU16%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
First Published: February 21, 2018… Last Updated: December 10, 2020

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes and Cupcakes, Christmas, Desserts, Easter, Entertaining, Mother's Day

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Comments

  1. Tamyra

    March 28, 2017 at 9:19 am

    I wish just one time you would make a dish that I didn’t feel the need to dash to the grocery store and buy all the ingredients! This looks so incredible!!!!

  2. Jamala

    March 28, 2017 at 10:05 am

    Did a little bunny tell you i love crumb cake.. lol… this will be my weekend dish to make… the girls in the office will be happy

  3. Heather | Totally Tailgates

    March 28, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    I’ve been looking for a fabulous crumb cake recipe…. yours looks soooo good!

  4. Pat @ Life At Lydias House

    March 28, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    All of these recipes are killing me and my need to cut back on sugar! This looks wonderful!!

  5. Marsha Jones

    March 29, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Mmmmm mmmm good! I’m making this little sissy! Look at those mounds of buttery chunch…perfect for a brunch or anytime. I love your recipes!

  6. Kathi Giotta

    April 6, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    Is there really 3 cups of flour in the crumb topping????

  7. GG

    April 6, 2019 at 10:20 pm

    Hi Kathi, Yes, there really are 3 cups of flour in the crumb topping along with 1/2 pound butter! This recipe makes lots of crumbs on top with a very moist cake underneath. Very delicious. Thanks for stopping by Swirls and happy baking, Gwynn

  8. kathryn a mcclure

    June 17, 2019 at 8:59 am

    Can I use a different pan for this recipe ?

  9. GG

    June 18, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    Hi Kathryn, If you use a different pan for this recipe you will have to adjust the baking times for the baking steps in the recipe. Changing the size of the pan will change how much time the crumb cake needs to bake. Hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by Swirls and happy baking, Gwynn

  10. Pat

    December 24, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    The cake is in the oven in a 13 x 9” Pyrex baking dish…I didn’t have the correct size of baking sheet with edges and I will adjust the baking time as needed. How on earth does all that crumb topping stay on a cake baked on a baking sheet? Just curious!

  11. GG

    December 26, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    Hi Pat, it’s true that there are a lot of crumbs on this crumb cake and that is what makes it taste so good! The crumbs are piled high on top of the cake batter before it cooks through so that they “attach” as they bake keeping them in place in the baking sheet. Happy baking, Gwynn

  12. Jenna Hanratty

    March 29, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    5 stars
    So tasty! The cake tastes better than a bakery version. Will definitely make this again!

  13. GG

    March 30, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    Thanks so much Jenna! This is one of my personal favorites. So happy you enjoyed it. And thank you for taking the time to stop by and lt me know and give it five stars! Savor the moments, GG

  14. Susan

    April 13, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    5 stars
    Best crumb cake I have ever tasted.

  15. GG

    April 15, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your kind words Susan! I’m so happy to hear that it is the best you have ever tasted! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let me know and for being a Swirls’ follower. I truly appreciate you. Savor the Moments, Gwynn

  16. Carol E Bayich

    May 26, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    Hi, Gwynn, I made this recipe but used Gluten Free flour and it worked GREAT!! It is not a diet thing, it’s a Celiac thing.

    Thanks, Carol

  17. GG

    May 27, 2020 at 11:56 am

    Hi Carol, I’m so happy to heat that the recipe worked just as well with your gluten free flour! This is one of my absolute favorite recipes to make. Thank you for taking the time and stopping by and to let me know! I truly appreciate you being here at Swirls! Happy Baking & Savor The Moments, Gwynn

  18. Ronnie turner

    June 14, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t think I should ever look at this site again .
    THE CRUMB CAKE WAS SO DIVINE MY FAMILY HAS ME MAKING IT EVERY WEEK !!!!
    I come from the EAST COAST AND I THINK YOUR RECIPE WOULD CAUSE ALL THOSE BAKERS TO TAKE YOUR RECIPE !!!
    So easy and yet tastes like I have been baking for hours ! Sssssshhhh haven’t let the family know the recipe yet !!!

    Thank you for doing all the hard work

  19. GG

    June 15, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    Oh my goodness Ronnie! Thank you so very much for your amazing review of my Crumb Cake recipe. It is one of my personal favorites too. The mile high crumbs are the crowning glory, right? I love that you’re from the east coast too. I’m a Jersey girl and crumb cake here is mighty important! Thank you again for taking the time to write and let me know how much you and your family are enjoying my recipe. Happy Baking & Savor The Moments, Gwynn

  20. Judy D

    September 2, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    1 star
    Very disappointed with this recipe. Sorry I wasted the ingredients on it.
    I found the cake a bit dry and slightly rubbery.
    While I love crumb topping, this was too much. I ended up tossing a lot of it from the piece I ate.
    And the crumb topping was quite dry.
    I would NOT recommend this recipe.

  21. GG

    December 10, 2020 at 10:34 am

    Judy, I am so sorry that you didn’t have a good outcome with this recipe. It is one of the most popular recipes on Swirls. My thought is that perhaps you didn’t measure the flour correctly which would result in a dry and rubbery cake and too much topping. Be sure to spoon the flour into your measuring cup and then level it with the flat side of a knife. Don’t ever scoop the flour with your measuring cup as this will pack too much flour in your measuring cup resulting in changing the textures and amounts of both the cake and crumbs. Hope this helps! Savor The Moments, GG.

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