Description
A moist cake with a crunchy topping that’s perfect for gatherings, brunches, or as a simple dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup crumb topping (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, half the sugar (0.5 cup), baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and remaining sugar (0.5 cup) until light and fluffy.
- Mix in beaten eggs and room temperature milk into the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Add a dusting of powdered sugar or whipped cream for extra sweetness. Pairs well with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: crumb cake, easy dessert, brunch recipe, baking, cake