Soft and buttery with a thick layer of large crumbs, our easy-to-make crumb cake is outrageously delicious and is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
¾cupunsalted buttersoftened to room temperature ( 1½ sticks = 12 Tbsp)
1cupgranulated sugar
3large eggs- room temperature
1cupsour cream full-fat - room temperature
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
¼cupconfectioners’ sugar optional - for dusting
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside until needed.
Crumb Topping
Add the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
Add the melted butter to the sugar mixture, stirring gently to combine. You should have large crumbs, do not over-mix. Set aside until needed.
Cake
Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
Add the butter and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed.
Add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter.
Beat on medium-high speed until combined. The mixture may look curdled; that’s ok. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed.
With the mixer on low speed, mix in the dry ingredients until smooth. Do not over-mix. The batter will be thick, creamy, and sticky.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Top with the crumb topping. Using a spatula or the back of a large spoon, lightly press the crumb topping into the cake so it sticks to the batter.
Place the pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. *The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top or edges of the cake are browning too quickly, loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil.
Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack.
Cool for 30-45 minutes before cutting. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and enjoy.