Crumb Cake
A delicious Crumb Cake that offers layers of buttery cake and rich crumbs, perfect for comforting moments and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Sour cream
For the crumb topping
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened For crumbles
For garnish
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
Crumb Topping
- In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining flour, sugar, and crumb topping ingredients. Crumble this mixture over the batter in the pan, forming little mountains.
- Pour the remaining batter over the crumb topping, spreading evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving. Optionally drizzle with powdered sugar glaze for that perfect finish!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days. You can freeze the cake wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil for up to three months. Consider adding seasonal fruits or cinnamon for variations.