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A delicious New York Style Crumb Cake with a generous crumb topping

New York Style Crumb Cake

This New York-style crumb cake features a tender cake base topped with a generous layer of moist, buttery crumbs. It's a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crumb Topping:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks)
For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • fork
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • electric mixer
  • wire rack
  • wooden skewer

Method
 

Crumb Topping
  1. Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Pour in melted butter and mix with a fork or fingers until large, moist clumps form, then refrigerate.
Prepare for Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
Cake Batter
  1. Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt for the cake in a medium bowl.
  2. In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly, then scatter the chilled crumb topping over the batter.
  2. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean and crumbs are golden brown.
  3. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure the butter for the crumb topping is melted, and the butter for the cake is softened for best results. Do not overmix the cake batter to keep it tender. Cooling the cake completely is crucial for the crumbs to set properly and for easy slicing.