Jul 14 2026
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Crumb Cake Recipe

Inspired by Oxford Exchange
Time1h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

Method

Cake Batter Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream together 0.5 cups of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with 0.5 cups of milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  6. 6

    Pour Batter

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Crumb Topping Preparation

  1. 7

    Combine Crumb Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup of flour, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 cups of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.

  2. 8

    Add Melted Butter

    Stir in 0.5 cups of melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. 9

    Sprinkle on Batter

    Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter in the baking pan.

Baking and Serving

  1. 10

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  2. 11

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the crumb cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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