A deliciously moist New York Style Crumb Cake with an extra large helping of brown sugar cinnamon crumb topping over a buttery sour cream coffee cake base. The end result is a little piece of heaven that will leave you longing for another piece. Serve with a fresh cup of coffee and get ready to soak up the praises.
What is a Crumb Cake?
It is one of the most delicious cakes you will ever have. It has a butter sour cream base like a coffee cake and an extra thick generous layer of streusel crumb topping hence the name crumb cake. This amazing cake is always a huge hit with family and friends. I like to serve it for brunch but it is equally delicious anytime of the day.
How to make Crumb Cake
In a medium bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Then drizzle in the melted butter stirring with a fork just until combined. Now set is aside for a little bit. It will be kind of lumpy but do not worry as you want some large crumbs for your cake.
Now in another medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then using a stand mixer or a hand mixer on high speed, beat the butter and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth. Now reduce the speed to stir and add the eggs one at a time just until combined. Then mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract just until incorporated. Keeping the mixer on stir add the flour mixture in three intervals mixing just until combined.
Spoon the cake batter into a well-greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Use an offset spatula to spread the batter into an even layer. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake mixture and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 45 minutes before slicing.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Prepare in advance and soften the butter for the cake by setting it out on the counter. If you forgot, try these handy dandy suggestions.
- Don’t overmix the crumb mixture. Mix just until combined so you have plenty of large crumbs for the cake.
- Likewise, do not overmix the cake mix. Mix in the eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and flour mixture with the mixer on low or stir just until combined. Scarpe the beater and bowl down as needed.
- Let the cake cook for at least 45 minutes before slicing.
- Use full-fat sour cream for this recipe.
- Bring the eggs and sour cream to room temperature.
- An offset spatula is a necessity in today’s kitchen. Use it to evenly spread the cake batter in the baking dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 4 days.
- To freeze crumb cake, first cool completely. Then, store in a sturdy freezer container or wrap in a couple of layers of plastic wrap and place in a freezer zipper bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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Ingredients
- Crumb Topping
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- Cake
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl using a fork stir together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle in the melted butter stirring with a fork just until combined; set aside for a few minutes.
- In another medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer on high speed beat the butter and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth. Reduce the speed to stir and add the eggs on at a time mixing just until combined. Add the sour cream and vanilla mixing just until incorporated. Keeping the mixer on stir add the flour mixture in three intervals mixing just until combined. Scrape down the bowl and beater as needed.
- Spoon the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Use an offset spatula to even the batter. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake mixture and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 45 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
- Prepare in advance and soften the butter for the cake by setting it out on the counter.
- Don't overmix the crumb mixture. Mix just until combined so you have plenty of large crumbs for the cake.
- Likewise do not overmix the cake mix. Mix in the eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and flour mixture with the mixer on low or stir just until combined. Scarpe the beater and bowl down as needed.
- Let the cake cook for at least 45 minutes before slicing.
- Use full fat sour cream for this recipe.
- Bring the eggs and sour cream to room temperature.
- An offset spatula is a necessity in today's kitchen. Use it to evenly spread the cake batter in the baking dish.
- Store leftovers in airtight container on the counter top for up to 4 days.
- Freeze crumb cake in a sturdy freeze container for up to 3 months.
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Renee Guercio
I made this Christmas Eve 2024, My husband said it was the best crumb cake he ever ate!
He wouldn’t eat anyone else’s cake that night but mine! It truly is delicious and buttery and has mounds of crumbs! Also the cake is nice and moist. Leave it up to an experienced woman to give us such a great recipe, thank you small town Woman!
Beth Pierce
The pleause is all mine! I am so happy that you liked it! Merry Christmas!
Jean Porr Hasselbauer
Can you make this a day ahead of time
Beth Pierce
Yes but you must bake it!
Gail
Can I make this into muffins? How long for the temperature and minutes to bake? I already know this is going to be delicious because of the sour cream.
Beth Pierce
I am sure that you can. I would go 375 for about 20 minutes but keep an eye on them since I have not tested this.
Kelli Ford
Can you use regular salted butter for the topping versus unsalted butter? I only have regular in the fridge and wanna make this now , rather than waiting til I run to store for unsalted lol.
Beth Pierce
Sorry about the delay Kelli! I am usually a little behind on my comments! Yes, you can use salted butter but skip the salt in the crumb topping.
Robynne Morton
Where is the coffee???
Janet
Hi Small Town Woman!
I’ve been searching for a coffee cake (that’s what we used to call it) that looks exactly like your picture, which is usually how I choose my recipes for just about everything. Anyway, I can hardly wait to make your cake. However, I don’t have full fat sour cream…how much of a difference is light sour cream going to make in this recipe?
Beth Pierce
Sorry about the delayed response. I don’t think it will be quite as moist using low-fat sour cream.
Mahy
I have been looking for a great cake recipe to make over the weekend. This is it. Thank you!
Sara Welch
Enjoyed this treat with my morning cup of coffee, and started my day off right! So sweet and delicious; easily, a new favorite recipe!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sara! We really enjoy it too!
Diana Reis
The cake is so moist and most importantly the crumb topping is so perfect.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Diana! So glad that you enjoy it!
Jess
Tastes like I am eating something from my favorite bakery instead of in my kitchen. Love it!
Charles
Your New York Style Crumb Cake looks absolutely addicting! This will no doubt pair well with my Baileys and coffee this holiday season. Thanks for sharing!
Beth Pierce
Yes indeed!
Sarah
Enjoyed this for breakfast this morning and started my day off right! Easy, delicious and paired perfectly with my morning cup of coffee!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sara!
Marissa
This recipe has gotten me two proposals so far! Delicious
Beth Pierce
That is awsome! I love it!
justin
The topping makes this all that!! Easy to make and kids loved it.
Stephanie
This crumb cake is pure perfection! So moist and delicious. And the crumb topping is perfect!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Stephanie! So glad that you liked it!
Nancy
Damn the brown sugar cinnamon crumb topping so addicting. Super tasty cake.
Beth Pierce
LOL! Yes, it really is! You are cracking me up!
Mike K
Have made this twice it is amazing, very moist inside and a sweet crunchy topping. So delicious with my espresso in the morning.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Mike! So glad to hear that you like it. Happy Thanksgiving!