Pennsylvania Dutch Coffee Crumb Cake

Experience the warm, comforting flavors of a Pennsylvania Dutch Coffee Crumb Cake—a timeless classic that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. This tender sheet cake features a rich, buttery crumb topping that’s generously spiced with cinnamon for an irresistible finish. Made with simple pantry staples like buttermilk, vanilla, and a hint of brewed coffee, this recipe balances moist cake with a delightfully crumbly topping. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy dessert, this homemade treat is easy to prepare in under an hour and serves a crowd. Delight your taste buds with every bite of this traditional Pennsylvania Dutch favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cups brewed coffee, cooled

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and granulated sugar. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse sand. Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping.

Step 3

To the remaining crumb mixture in the bowl, add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vanilla extract, egg, and cooled brewed coffee until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.

Step 6

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top of the batter, ensuring full coverage.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the crumb topping is golden brown.

Step 9

Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1218.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4006.2

Total Fat 163.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 633.9mg	0%
Sodium 3105.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 594.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 313.5g
Protein 53.3g	0%

Vitamin D 268.1IU	0%
Calcium 420.5mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 872.6mg	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: 36.2%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 58.5%