Description
If you love coffee cakes and fruit-filled bakes, this strawberry crumb cake is a must-try! The combination of a tender vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and a golden streusel topping makes it irresistible. Let’s dive into what makes this recipe so special!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
For the Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crumb Topping
- In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Set aside while preparing the cake.
Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Step 4: Make the Optional Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the cake soft and fluffy.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans) to the crumb topping.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 of cake)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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