Indulge in the comforting warmth of this easy cinnamon crumb cake, a delightful treat that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or as a cozy dessert.
Featuring a moist, tender cake with rich cinnamon and a generous streusel topping, this cake is a celebration of simple yet irresistible flavors.
Follow along as we unveil the secrets to creating this bakery-style delight right in your kitchen, turning simple ingredients into a cake that’s anything but ordinary.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (more to taste)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter (10 minutes):
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined. - Make the Streusel Topping (5 minutes):
Combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. - Assemble and Bake (30-35 minutes):
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Cool and Serve (10 minutes):
Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
When preparing your cake batter, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to facilitate a smooth, even mix without overworking the batter.
Feel free to add nuts or oats to your topping for an extra layer of texture. Remember, the key to a great streusel is using cold butter, as it helps create those delightful, crunchy clumps that make the topping so irresistible.
Lastly, monitor the cake closely as it bakes, as oven temperatures can vary, and the perfect crumb cake is golden on top but still moist inside.
Serve this cake with a cup of hot coffee or a glass of cold milk and enjoy!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
