Bringing back the nostalgic flavors of childhood, grandma's crumb cake or cupcakes stand as timeless culinary treasures, offering a comforting taste of tradition. With their tender crumb, sweet filling, and irresistible streusel topping, these treats evoke memories of family gatherings and cozy kitchens. Whether you're seeking the classic coffee cake version or the individual serving convenience of cupcakes, this guide will lead you to the best recipes that capture the essence of grandma's beloved crumb cake, ensuring a delectable experience with every bite.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S CRUMB CAKE
A recipe from 1945 that carries on the tradition of warm memories. Great to enjoy on Christmas morning.
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and baking powder.
- Cut in shortening, reserve 1/2 cup; set aside.
- Place beaten egg in a measuring cup and add enough milk to equal one cup.
- Add vanilla and combine with flour mixture, mix well.
- Pour into a greased 8 x 8 pan.
- Sprinkle with reserved dry mixture.
- Dot with butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake 25 minutes at 375°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 245.6, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4
GRANDMA'S CRUMB CAKE CUPCAKES (OR CAKE)
This is a recipe my grandmother made all the time. I didn't like raisins, so she always made half without. Was I spoiled, or what? Like many of her old recipes that I have found, she didn't have instructions, just ingredients. (she used a wood stove to cook until I was in junior high (1960s), so many of her recipes just said bake in a hot oven, etc.) I tend to write down ingredients but no directions myself! NOTE: See step #8 for directions on baking as an oblong cake.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 20 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- Line muffin tins or cupcake tins with paper cupcake liners.
- With pastry knife or fingers, cut butter into flour and sugar until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- Add remaining ingredients to flour mixture and stir until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over tops.
- Bake 20-25 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack.
- To make a cake, pour batter into a greased and floured oblong baking pan and top with reserved crumbs. Bake as above.
OLD FASHIONED CRUMB CAKE
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
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
MINI CRUMB CAKES
Brown sugar and cinnamon flavor these crumbly cupcakes - a delightfully warm treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 6 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups; or grease cups with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir flour, brown sugar and butter with spoon until crumbly. Reserve 1/3 cup mixture for topping.
- Stir egg, baking powder, cinnamon and milk into remaining crumbly mixture until well mixed. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle reserved crumbly mixture over batter.
- Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Sprinkle warm cakes with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm or cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Mini Cake, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1 g
GRANNY CAKE I
This cake recipe is easy to make, using pineapple for a fruity cake and also makes a glaze that helps deliver a cake that is very moist.
Provided by Kitty
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix the eggs, undrained crushed pineapple, flour, 1 cup of the white sugar, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla together and stir until just combined. Pour batter into one ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Combine the light brown sugar and the chopped nuts. Sprinkle over the top of the cake batter. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Remove cake from oven and pour topping over hot cake.
- To Make Topping: In a small saucepan combine the butter or margarine, the evaporated milk, the remaining 1/2 cup of the white sugar, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Mixture will be thin. Pour over hot cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 189.8 mg, Sugar 21 g
Tips:
- For a crispier crumb topping, use cold butter and flour.
- Be sure to use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
- For a moister cake, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- If you are using a muffin tin, fill each cup only about 2/3 full.
- Bake the cake or cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake or cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Conclusion:
Whether you are making a cake or cupcakes, this recipe is sure to be a hit. The moist cake and crumb topping are a delicious combination that will please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try.
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