Here’s a soft, buttery crumb cake with a thick cinnamon streusel topping—perfect with tea or coffee:
🍰 Crumb Cake (Coffee Cake Style)
🧾 Ingredients
For the crumb topping:
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp melted butter
For the cake:
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
🔪 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Set to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking pan (8×8 inch works well).
2. Make the crumb topping
Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour in melted butter and stir until crumbly. Set aside.
3. Make the cake batter
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt
- Add milk and mix until smooth
4. Assemble
Spread batter evenly in the pan.
Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the top.
5. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool & serve
Let cool slightly before slicing.
🍽️ Tips for the Best Crumb Cake
- Don’t overmix the batter—keeps it soft
- Make big crumbs by gently squeezing the topping mixture
- Add chopped nuts (like walnuts) for extra crunch
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a bakery-style look
☕ Serving Ideas
- With hot tea or coffee
- Lightly warmed with butter
- Add a drizzle of simple glaze (powdered sugar + milk)
If you want, I can give you a New York–style crumb cake (extra thick topping) or a cinnamon swirl version with a layered middle.
