Grandma's Crumb Cake Cupcakes or Cake

Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of "Grandma's Crumb Cake Cupcakes or Cake," a recipe that combines tender, buttery cake with a rich, cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. Perfectly portioned as cupcakes or baked as a classic sheet cake, this versatile treat transports you to cozy family gatherings with every bite. Made with simple pantry staples like brown sugar, cinnamon, and unsalted butter, the crumb topping is irresistibly crumbly and sweet, while the delicate cake base offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon coffee break. Top with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and savor the homemade charm of this timeless recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups whole milk
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for crumb topping)
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners, or grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan if making a cake.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners or cake pan, filling each liner about 2/3 full if making cupcakes.

Step 7

To make the crumb topping, combine 1 cup of light brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1.25 cups of flour in a medium bowl. Add the 0.5 cup of unsalted butter and use your hands or a fork to mix until crumbly.

Step 8

Generously sprinkle the crumb topping over the cupcake batter or cake batter, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 9

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For a single cake, you may need to bake for 30-35 minutes.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Step 11

Enjoy Grandma’s Crumb Cake Cupcakes or Cake with a cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1252.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4854.3

Total Fat 203.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 523.3mg	0%
Sodium 2230.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 737.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 426.0g
Protein 48.9g	0%

Vitamin D 139.6IU	0%
Calcium 534.9mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 1049.9mg	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: 36.7%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 59.3%