Indulge in the perfect crumbly and moist crumb cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. The sweet crumbs on top of a soft cake base make for the perfect combination of textures and flavors. This timeless classic is great for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, sugars, butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Take out 3/4 cup of this mixture and set aside for topping.
- To the remaining flour mixture, add the baking powder, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Crumb cake is said to have originated in Germany as a streuselkuchen, a type of crumb cake traditionally served with coffee.
The crumb topping can be customized with nuts, cinnamon, or even chocolate chips for variety.
This recipe is a favorite for bake sales, potlucks, and family gatherings due to its crowd-pleasing nature.