Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (280g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/4 cups (250g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks/226g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Crumb Topping:
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Butter, cold and cut into cubes: 1/2 cup (113g)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
40-45 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter for crumb topping. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle crumb topping over batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Classic coffee cake flavor
- Tender and moist crumb
- Crisp and buttery topping
- Perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon snack
User Comments:
- "This crumb cake is absolutely delicious! It's moist, flavorful, and the crumb topping is to die for." - Sarah
- "I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!" - Emily
- "The perfect balance of sweet and cinnamony. I will definitely be making this again." - John
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use cold butter for the crumb topping to prevent it from melting too quickly.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
- The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.
