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New York Style Crumb Cake

New York Style Crumb Cake

The ultimate comfort food, the New York Style Crumb Cake combines a moist, buttery cake with a rich, crumbly topping. Perfect for brunch or dessert, this easy-to-make treat will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoon Unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ¼ cup Sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • teaspoon Salt
  • 6 tablespoon Unsalted butter melted, slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup Light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Molasses
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8"x8" square baking pan and set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (1 ¼ cups), baking soda (½ teaspoon), baking powder (½ teaspoon), and salt (⅛ teaspoon). Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, use a stand mixer to cream unsalted butter (6 tablespoons, room temperature) for about 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar (¾ cup) while continuing to cream until the mixture is fluffy and light.
  4. Add eggs (2 large), one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Add vanilla extract (½ teaspoon) and mix well.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream (¼ cup) to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; the batter will be thick.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. To prepare the topping, in a medium mixing bowl, stir together light brown sugar (¼ cup), granulated sugar (¼ cup), molasses (1 tablespoon), cinnamon (1 teaspoon), and salt (⅛ teaspoon). Add melted unsalted butter (6 tablespoons, slightly cooled) and stir until it forms a thick dough.
  9. Breaking the dough into pieces with your fingers, sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter in the pan.
  10. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Once baked, cool the cake in the pan to allow the flavors to settle.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze this cake for up to two months. Wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe bag.
  • Pairing: This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea.
  • Flavor variations: Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Serving size: Consider cutting the cake into small squares, perfect for sharing at gatherings.