Best 6 Crumb Top Coffee Cake Recipes

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Crumb top coffee cake is a mouthwatering pastry that combines a moist, flavorful coffee cake base with a crunchy, buttery streusel topping. This classic treat has been a staple in breakfast and brunch menus for decades, and for good reason. With its irresistible aroma, tender texture, and the perfect balance of sweetness and crumbly goodness, it's no wonder why so many people crave this delightful treat. In this article, we'll delve into the world of crumb top coffee cake, exploring different recipes, variations, and tips to help you create the perfect crumbly masterpiece that will impress friends and family alike. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling and a smile on your face.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRUMBLE-TOP COFFEE CAKE



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Thinly sliced apples are baked right in the cake, providing delicious flavor and moisture. The golden crumb topping only adds to the dessert's popularity. -Janice L Hose, Hagerstown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups buttermilk
2 medium apples, peeled and sliced
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Spoon half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with apple slices; spread with remaining batter. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRUMB COFFEE CAKE



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A sweet treat that uses common ingredients. I like to add cinnamon to the crumb topping, but it's good either way. Margarine or shortening will work instead of butter in this recipe. If you don't have sour milk you can make it by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar in a measuring cup and filling with milk to the one-cup measurement. Stir and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. You'll have sour milk for the recipe.

Provided by _Pixie_

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sour milk (see remarks)
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and spray an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix the brown sugar and flour until well combined and lump free, add the melted butter and stir well or crumble it between your hands until well blended.
  • Reserve 3/4 c of the mixture for topping, if desired mix cinnamon into the topping mixture.
  • Mix in the baking powder, then add the milk and egg and mix well.
  • Sprinkle the reserved crumbs evenly over the top of the batter.
  • Bake at 325° for about 55-60 minutes or until cake pulls slightly away from the side of the pan and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm, even better with whipped cream, cool whip or ice-cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 53.3, Sodium 151.2, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 48.6, Protein 4.5

CRUMB TOPPING FOR COFFEE CAKE



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This recipe is from Mrs. Edgar Dreyer, from the cookbook "Heritage of Cooking" A Collection of Recipes from East Perry County, Missouri. To find out more about this cookbook read the description from the first recipe I posted from it #38,782.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Breads

Time 5m

Yield 1 topping recipe

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup flour

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Sprinkle crumbs lightly on top of coffee cake.
  • Bake as directed.

CRUMB COFFEE CAKE



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This delightful coffee cake has a lightly crunchy topping and a lovely filling of nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon. It tastes delicious.-Valma Devall, Kennewick, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
FILLING:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons whole milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Combine filling ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Carefully top with remaining batter. For topping, combine the flour, sugars and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE COFFEE CAKE WITH CRUMBLE TOPPING AND BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



Apple Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping and Brown Sugar Glaze image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 stick plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups peeled, cored and chopped apples
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with 2 teaspoons of the butter.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the remaining stick of butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating after the addition of each. In a separate bowl or on a piece of parchment, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream and vanilla. Fold in the apples. Pour into the prepared baking dish, spreading out to the edges.
  • To make the topping, in a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter, and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the topping over the cake and bake until golden brown and set, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes.
  • To make the glaze, in a bowl, combine the sugar, vanilla, and water and mix until smooth. Drizzle the cake with the glaze and let harden slightly. Serve warm.

APPLE CRUMBLE COFFEE CAKE



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Finally, after all these years, I've come up with a solution for people who can't decide whether to make an apple crumble or coffee cake. This features the best things about both of those recipes. It's like baking a crumb-topped coffee cake on top of another coffee cake!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups finely chopped toasted walnuts
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup plain yogurt
2 each Honeycrisp apples

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish generously.
  • Whisk flour, sea salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine walnuts, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, cinnamon, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until walnuts and sugar are thoroughly coated with butter.
  • Cream butter and sugar together in another bowl with a spatula until well blended. Add 1 egg and whisk until mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in second egg until thoroughly incorporated. Add vanilla extract and yogurt; whisk together. Add flour mixture to wet ingredients; whisk just until flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  • Remove cores from apples. Cut across into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. Stack up a few slices, make 1 cut down the center, and dice across into cubes. Add to cake batter, folding in with a spatula until just combined.
  • Spread 1/2 of the batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Scatter 1/2 of the crumble mixture evenly over the top. Top with the rest of the batter in dollops. Spread carefully to evenly distribute, trying not to disturb the crumbs. Top with the rest of the crumb mixture. Press crumbs into the batter very gently.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick or bamboo skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 434.9 mg, Sugar 48.1 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help your cake rise evenly and give it a more tender crumb.
  • Make sure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh. Old baking powder and baking soda can cause your cake to fall.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

Conclusion:

Crumb top coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. With its moist crumb and sweet streusel topping, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give crumb top coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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