Indulge in the ultimate classic treat with this New York Style Crumb Cake, a bakery-favorite you can now bake at home! Featuring a buttery, soft vanilla cake base topped with an irresistibly thick layer of cinnamon-spiced crumb topping, this dessert is the perfect balance of tender and crunchy textures. Made with simple ingredients like buttermilk for a moist crumb and a generous dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just an hour. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet midday pick-me-up, this delectable crumb cake is sure to transport you straight to a New York café with every bite.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
To make the crumb topping, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 cup of light brown sugar, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon in a large bowl.
Pour 1 cup of melted butter into the dry crumb mixture and stir with a fork until large crumbs form. Set aside.
For the cake batter, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with 1 cup of buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter, breaking up any extra-large pieces of crumbs with your fingers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired, before slicing and serving.
Serving size | 1769.4 grams (1769.4g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 6823 |
Total Fat 314.70g | 403% |
Saturated Fat 193.00g | 965% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g | |
Cholesterol 1183mg | 394% |
Sodium 2876mg | 125% |
Total Carbohydrate 940.90g | 342% |
Dietary Fiber 17.60g | 63% |
Total Sugars 494.90g | |
Protein 81.80g | 164% |
Vitamin D 434IU | 2172% |
Calcium 655mg | 50% |
Iron 16mg | 88% |
Potassium 1371mg | 29% |
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