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New York Style Crumb Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the deliciousness of this New York Style Crumb Cake Recipe, featuring a moist and flavorful cake base topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!


Ingredients

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Crumb Topping:

  • 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Cake:

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: confectioners’ sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking pan.
  2. Make the crumb topping: Combine sugars, cinnamon, salt, butter, and flour.
  3. Make the cake: Mix dry ingredients, then beat butter and sugar. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients.
  4. Spread batter in pan and top with crumb mixture.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
  6. Cool before serving. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Mix crumb topping until crumbles form.
  • Adjust baking time based on pan type.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg