Crumb Coffee Cake

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this classic Crumb Coffee Cake, featuring a moist, buttery base topped with a rich, spiced crumb layer that’s irresistibly crumbly and sweet. Perfectly balanced with a hint of cinnamon and brown sugar, this bakery-style treat is easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time. The tender cake is made from simple pantry staples, while the golden, buttery crumb topping adds a delightful texture and flavor. Ideal for brunch, an afternoon coffee break, or a cozy dessert, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch that will make every slice simply irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (for cake)
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar (for cake)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
• 1 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.75 cups of granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter (0.25 cups), milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Step 6

To make the crumb topping, mix together the 1.25 cups of all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar (0.25 cups), and ground cinnamon in a bowl.

Step 7

Pour the 0.75 cups of melted butter into the dry crumb mixture. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until large crumbs form.

Step 8

Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 11

Optionally, dust the top of the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Step 12

Slice and enjoy your crumb coffee cake with a cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1095.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4385.1

Total Fat 207.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 752.7mg	0%
Sodium 1698.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 592.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 321.3g
Protein 48.3g	0%

Vitamin D 221.6IU	0%
Calcium 418.2mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 847.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 53.5%