Description
A delightful crumb cake featuring layers of fluffy cake and sweet strawberry filling topped with a crunchy crumb topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Pour half of the batter into the pan, layer with strawberries, and top with remaining batter.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over the cake batter.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour. Coconut oil can replace butter for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg