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 on at a time just until combined. Then mix in the sour cream and vanilla 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 even the batter. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake mixture and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 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 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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Crumb Cake
This scrumptious Crumb Cake recipe is piled a mile high with cinnamon brown sugar crumbs over a buttery sour cream coffee cake base. The end result is a cake that is pure heaven and one you will want to make over and over again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: breakfast/dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
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
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 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.
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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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Beth Pierce
Yes indeed!
Sara Welch
Enjoyed this for breakfast this morning and started my day off right! Easy, delicious and paired perfectly with my morning cup of coffee!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sara!
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!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Stephanie! So glad that you liked it!
Nancy
Damn the brown sugar cinnamon crumb topping so addicting. Super tasty cake.
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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.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Mike! So glad to hear that you like it. Happy Thanksgiving!
Lisa
I will say this was my first time making it, and the cake was so moist and tasty the only mishap I had was with the crumb topping I tried to get all the spots but somehow the crumbs ended up in the middle like a filling in some areas and in others the cake came up through the crumbs but I will be making this again and putting it in my recipe book for the future thank you for sharing the recipe
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Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it! Interesting. I am thinking about what might have caused that and for the world of me I can not come up with anything. Did you use butter?
Yeah Lifestyle
We loved this so much. It is so tasty. The crumb topping was so darn tasty. I could eat a whole bowl of it.
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Khushboo
I love crumb cake this one looks really so delicious. I can’t wait to try this recipe of crumb cake.
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Tammy
NY Crumb Cake is my favorite. It may be my favorite cake actually. This looks so beautiful and authentic…love that thick crumb ratio to cake. Wishing for a slice right now!
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Nayna Kanabar
I am totally drooling at the look of this amazing crumb cake. I love the layers of that crumb , it would be perfect with a dollop of vanilla icecream.
Beth Pierce
You should try it! It is amazing!
Rosanne
Made this for a party a few weeks ago. I added some fresh blueberries and everyone LOVED it. Especially the kids! I am making another one now for a party I have tomorrow. By far, the best crumb cake recipe I have tried. Thank you!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much, Rosanne! I am so glad that you like it!
Stephanie
I haven’t had crumb cake in soooo long! I had actually forgotten about it so I can’t wait to make this. We used to get the crumb doughnuts and those were my favorite so I know the cake will be just as good!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!
themommyspice
This would go so great with my morning or afternoon coffee, looks absolutely delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Marysa
I love this crumb cake. It is easy to make and delicious with the crumb to cake ratio.
Lynndee
I have a sweet tooth but haven’t had crumb cake in a while. That looks delish!
Msjane90
I would love to try this recipe. Looks really delicious and easy to make! My family would surely lover this.
Tami Creates
Ooh, I love this crumb cake with coffee! It is a fantastic recipe.
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IceCreamnStickyFingers
Yummy! My mom used to make crumb cake and it was always so good. I’ll have to make it for me and my son.
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Gervin Khan
Wow! This cake was so delicious! I just love anything with crumb topping!
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Tara Pittman
My family loves crumb cake. I will be making this recipe soon.
Kelly
I love crumb cake and love your recipe. A great treat for the long weekend ahead!
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Forever My Little Moon
I have never had crumb cake like this before! It was so good! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Megan-Cecil
Use your head- Don’t be like me
When the recipe said 9×13, there was a reason. Now fortunately I was able to adjust the heat and time so it’d cook all the way through in an 8×8 pan without being burnt. But that’s not where I went wrong, no. If I’d thought for a moment about it, I’d have realized that the crumbles were not meant to be in some ratio to the cake in overall mass. It’s the amount that is so it’s enough to cover a 9×13 inch space. Which if you didn’t know, is a lot more than 8×8. I was about a third of the way through the crumble topping when the cake was well and covered. I could have just cut my losses and set aside the rest of the crumbles, but I doubled down, putting what was supposed to be 117 square inches of crumbles into a 64 square inch space. This created a veritable sand castle on the batter, nearly 2″ deep. Despite my hubris, this cake is really delicious! Highly recommend. Especially if you have a 9×13 pan.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Megan and Cecil! I am glad that it all worked out for you and I really enjoyed reading about it. You made me laugh at the humorous spin you put on your crumb cake debacle.
Catalina
Mmmmm….. This cake looks amazing and so inviting! My family will love it for sure!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Catalina! Enjoy!
mel
I have never heard of or tried a crumb cake before, I really need to give this recipe a try, sounds lovely with coffee
Beth Pierce
Thanks Mel! Enjoy!
Lavanda Michelle
This New York Style Crumb Cake looks absolutely delicious. I would love to make this and eat it every morning with my tea.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Lavanda! Enjoy!!
Melanie Edjourian
Crumb cake was great. It was quite easy to make and my family really enjoyed it. I will make it again!
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Lori Bosworth
I love a good coffee cake and I bet this one is really moist due to the addition of sour cream. I’ll definitely try it!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Lori! Enjoy!!
Ntensibe Edgar
I always love crumb cake! I think it’s because it’s what I’ve grown up eating so much of the time. Thank you for sharing your recipe on it.
Tasheena
This cake was so moist. My family really enjoyed it! Thanks for the great recipe!
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Rose Ann Sales
Oh my! This was such an amazing recipe! It was so good! My family loved it!
Claudia
This is perfect If you’re looking for a classic go-to crumb cake recipe. You are going to love this.
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briannemanzb
This mega buttery and moist cake is so delicious. I love an extra brown sugar cinnamon crumb topping.
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alita
Wow, the crumb topping is just as thick as the cake layer! I love this cake.
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Elizabeth Neas
Crumb cakes are one of the favorites that I remember from growing up. There is just something about them that makes them so different from other breakfast cakes. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
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Beth Pierce
My pleasure Elizabeth! Enjoy!
Terri Steffes
Crumb cake has a special place in my heart. My two grandmothers and my mom would visit each other on Saturdays, and one of them would bring the crumb cake. The smell of coffee and crumb cake is love to me.
Beth Pierce
You should make it. You will love it!
Tara Pittman
That crumb is calling my name. I must make this very soon.
Marysa
This looks so good, and just like Entenmann’s! I’ve never tried making it, and this recipe looks yummy!
Amber Myers
This looks like a delicious cake. I will be trying it for sure. We love dessert in this house.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Amber! We do too!
Tammy
I haven’t had crumb cake in sooooooooo long. My mom used to make this all the time. Thanks for the sweet memory.
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Beth Pierce
My pleasure!
katrina kroeplin
omg i need that crumble in my life. that looks soooo good. saving this for later.
Tweenselmom
Yummy crumb cake! So delicious that we inhaled it. I wish I had hid a couple more pieces for myself.
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Kat
the crumb alone looks delicious! and surprisingly, it consist of simple ingredients! I’d love a small piece with my morning coffee. Will give this a try this coming weekend. Yum!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Kat! I sure hope you enjoy it!
Neely Moldovan
Oh this sounds so good! May try it for Easter!
Melanie Edjourian
I don’t recall trying crumb cake before. I know it’s something I’d love though. I do love desserts with cinnamon.
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Kelly Bolen
This looks incredible! i am from the east coast and the crumb cakes there are fabulous! I can’t wait to try it!
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Talya Stone
Oooh this looks delicious! My daughter and I always have a baking afternoon on a Friday so will have to try making this.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Cynthia
This looks like the exact recipe my Grammy ( great grandma) used to make
Simple ingredients
Every Sunday she would make it . I’m going to make it for my Dad’s 82nd birthday as a present because he needs nothing except this !
Thanks
Beth Pierce
That sounds like a great idea. I sure hope that your Dad enjoys it!!
Catalina
I need to make this for my afternoon tea! It looks amazingly delicious!
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Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
I would love a big slice of this with my morning coffee! It sounds amazing!
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katerina @ diethood.com
This looks incredible! I bet it tastes amazing!! YUM!
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Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Crumb Cake is delicious and so easy to make!
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Erik
The topping is heavenly! Best part of the crumb cake.
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Amanda
Oh my gosh this looks so delicious and full of flavor!