Best 9 Danish Crumb Cake Recipes

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Danish crumb cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This traditional coffee cake is believed to have originated in Denmark, and it has become a favorite in many countries around the world. It features a sweet and crumbly topping made from butter, sugar, and flour, and a moist and tender cake base. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with a collection of the best Danish crumb cake recipes that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. From classic variations to unique twists, let's explore the wonderful world of Danish crumb cake and find the perfect recipe for your next baking adventure.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

DANISH APPLESAUCE CAKE



Danish Applesauce Cake image

My grandmother Anina always made this cake for holidays - it was probably created to make use of what was on hand in hard times. I'm posting it here for safe-keeping.

Provided by riflmom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf white bread, stale and cut into cubes
2 (16 ounce) cans applesauce
1/2 lb butter, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cinnamon, divided
1/2 pint whipped topping
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, well drained
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Dry the bread in a low oven, when sufficiently dry crush into crumbs.
  • Melt 1/4 pound of the butter in a skillet, and add the bread crumbs. Stir to brown over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon, stir to keep from sticking.
  • Pat 1/3 of the crumb mixture into a greased pie pan, smoothing down.
  • Spread over this one can of the applesauce, dot with 1/3 of the remaining butter and sprinkle half the remaining sugar and cinnamon.
  • Repeat, then finish with the last third of the crumbs. Dot with last of the butter.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Cool, then turn out onto a plate and refrigerate overnight.
  • Before serving coat with whipped topping and garnish with cherries and nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.6, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 841.4, Carbohydrate 92, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 21.2, Protein 8.1

DANISH CRUMB CAKE



Danish Crumb Cake image

My Grandmother Christine (Danish) passed this recipe down - She called it her 'company's coming' cake because from the time she noticed someone coming down the road to the homestead (by horse & buggy!) to the time they sat down for coffee this cake would be ready to come out of the oven! It's easiest when you use a med bowl for the main bowl, and a separate bowl for the milk and vinegar, the eggs and vanilla, and a small cup for the soda water. Once you make this a couple of times, you get into a rhythm and it becomes faster to toss together for a quick treat!

Provided by Momasam

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 18-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon hot water

Steps:

  • Grease and flour bottom of 9 x 13 in cake pan.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream together first 3 ingredients.
  • Add the flour to this and crumb, setting aside 3/4 cup of crumbs for topping. (I find this part easiest to do by hand.)
  • Add the vinegar to the milk, let curdle.
  • Add the vanilla and eggs to the crumb mixture and stir to moisten.
  • Add the milk mixture and stir.
  • Dissolve baking soda in hot water, then add to batter and stir. Batter should be thin and slightly lumpy.
  • Poor in cake pan.
  • Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top of cake.
  • Bake on center rack for 25 - 30 minute.
  • Cut and serve warm or cold - I think it even tastes better the next day!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 43.5, Sodium 137.9, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 23, Protein 3

ENTENMANN'S CHEESE FILLED CRUMB COFFEE CAKE RECIPE - (4/5)



Entenmann's Cheese Filled Crumb Coffee Cake Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Vanetta

Number Of Ingredients 21

DOUGH:
4 cups flour
3/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 teaspoon yeast
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
FILLING:
1 (8-ounce) brick cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup flour
STREUSEL:
3/4 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine the milk and butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat until butter is melted. In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk mixture with the sugar and salt and let cool. In a small bowl, combine the water and yeast and let foam. When the milk mixture is cooled a bit, add the eggs and yeast (the point of the cooling is to not kill the yeast, so don't let it get cold). With a dough hook, mix in the flour. (If using a wooden spoon and elbow grease, mix in the flour and then knead on a floured surface until dough is smooth and soft, about 5 to 10 minutes). Cover and let rise until double in bulk; about 1 to 1½ hours. After rising, punch down and divide in half. Roll out on a large jelly roll pan to fit the length of the pan and almost the width. In a bowl, mix the filling ingredients on medium speed. Spread the filling down the middle of each cake and either fold over the outer halves or cut strips and braid it over the filling...it's your call. In a bowl, mix the streusel ingredients with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel equally on top of the two coffee cakes. Cover and let rise another 20 minutes and preheat your oven to 375°F. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. When cooled, dust with powdered sugar.

DANISH APPLESAUCE BREAD CRUMB PUDDING



Danish Applesauce Bread Crumb Pudding image

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Apple     Winter     Lingonberry     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
12 slices homemade-type white bread, ground fine in a food processor (about 2 1/2 cups)
4 cups homemade chunky applesauce (recipe follows) or bottled chunky applesauce
For applesauce:
3 pounds McIntosh apples (about 8 large)
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup lingonberry preserves* or raspberry preserves plus additional for garnish
lightly sweetened whipped cream for garnish and as an accompaniment
*available at specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • In a large heavy skillet melt butter over moderate heat and stir in bread crumbs. Cook bread crumbs, stirring constantly and breaking up lumps, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • In a 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish layer 1 cup crumbs, 2 cups applesauce, and 1/2 cup preserves and repeat. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup crumbs on top and bake pudding in middle of oven 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Pudding may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Reheat pudding in a 325°F. oven before serving. Garnish pudding with whipped cream and additional preserves.
  • Serve pudding warm with whipped cream.
  • To make chunky applesauce:
  • Peel and core apples and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. In a large heavy saucepan bring water, apples, and sugar to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and starting to fall apart, about 25 minutes. Applesauce may be made 3 days in advance and kept covered and chilled. Makes about 5 cups.

OLD FASHIONED CRUMB CAKE



Old Fashioned Crumb Cake image

A simple, moist mellow spiced crumb cake that is perfect for brunch or any other time. Long time family favorite.

Provided by WALLEN

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking pan or casserole dish.
  • Combine sugar, flour and butter. Use a fork to cut butter in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1/2 cup of this mixture to use as topping.
  • To the remaining flour mixture, add cinnamon, cloves, baking soda and salt. Lightly stir in the buttermilk and egg. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle cake with reserved topping.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 187.2 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

CREAM CHEESE DANISH COFFEECAKE



Cream Cheese Danish Coffeecake image

This recipe makes two large Danish. This is an old family recipe, perfect for holiday gatherings! Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Provided by FallenAngel2781

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 4h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed, divided
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 egg
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Combine 1 cup milk and butter in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat; heat until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F (40 to 54 degrees C)), about 5 minutes.
  • Beat milk-butter mixture gradually into flour mixture on low speed. Increase speed to medium; beat for 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape the bowl with a spatula. Beat in 1 cup flour and egg, occasionally scraping the bowl. Switch to the dough hook attachment; mix in remaining 2 cups flour until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn dough out on a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Shape into a ball. Transfer to a greased bowl. Turn over to coat top with grease. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough and turn out on a lightly floured surface. Divide into 2 pieces. Place each piece in a separate bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, 1 egg, and lemon juice in the clean bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on low speed until evenly blended. Increase speed to medium; beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Grease 2 baking sheets. Roll 1 piece of dough into a 12x15-inch rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Spread cream cheese filling in a 4-inch strip down the center of each rectangle. Cut dough on both sides of the filling into 1-inch-wide strips. Fold strips alternately over the filling to create a braid. Cover braided dough and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush tops of braids with 2 tablespoons milk.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 213.1 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

CRUMB COFFEE CAKE



Crumb Coffee Cake image

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.

DANISH APPLE CAKE



Danish Apple Cake image

Provided by Charmaine Solomon

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Fruit     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Apple     Fall     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 kilogram (2 pounds) Granny Smith apples
90 grams (3 ounces) butter
sugar to taste
2 cups (4 ounces) fresh breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces) cream, whipped
red currant jelly (or jam)

Steps:

  • Peel, core and thinly slice the apples. Put into a stainless steel or enamel pan with a little water. Cover and cook gently until soft, then purée. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and enough sugar to taste. Melt remaining butter in a frying pan, add breadcrumbs and sugar and stir until golden. Allow to cool.
  • Just before serving, arrange alternate layers of apple purée and crumbs in a serving dish or individual bowls. Finish with a sprinkling of crumbs, decorate with whipped cream and red currant jelly.

DANISH APPLE CAKE



Danish Apple Cake image

Try this Danish Apple Cake recipe for a dessert on a special occasion. Your guests will love the texture and flavors in this Danish Apple Cake.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 lb. Granny Smith apples, peeled, chopped
3 Tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
6 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter
3 cups fresh bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/4 cup raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Cook apples and water in covered saucepan on medium heat 10 to 15 min. or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Mash apples to desired consistency. Add vanilla and 3 Tbsp. sugar; mix well. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add bread crumbs, cinnamon and remaining sugar; mix well. Cook 5 to 8 min. or until crumbs are golden brown, stirring constantly. Spread onto baking sheet; cool completely, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon apple mixture and bread crumb mixture alternately into 12 dessert cups; top with COOL WHIP and jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 26 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help to create a flaky crust.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overworked dough will be tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help to prevent the cake from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cake until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Danish crumb cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it classic or with a twist, there's a Danish crumb cake recipe out there for everyone.

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