Vanilla Crumb Cake Recipe
Vanilla crumb cake recipe has a soft, moist texture and a rich, buttery flavor balanced by a slightly tangy hint from the buttermilk. The crumb topping adds a sweet, slightly crunchy layer that complements the tender cake beneath.Ingredients include unsalted butter, granulated sugar, buttermilk, cake flour, eggs, egg whites, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pure vanilla extract.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- 9×13 inch baking pan (or similar size)
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk at room temperature
- 3 ⅔ cups cake flour spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs + 2 additional egg whites at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
For the Crumb Topping:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 –6 tablespoons salted butter slightly melted
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it with butter or non-stick spray, dust lightly with flour, or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crumb topping by mixing ⅓ cup sugar, ½ cup all-purpose flour, and 4–6 tablespoons slightly melted butter in a bowl. Use a fork to break the mixture into coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl: 3 ⅔ cups cake flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Beat 1 ½ cups softened butter with 2 cups granulated sugar until fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add 3 whole eggs and 2 egg whites one at a time, followed by 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Beat until incorporated.
- Add the dry flour mixture in three portions, alternating with 1 ½ cups buttermilk in two portions. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake rest in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Of Vanilla crumb cake Recipe
Calories: 430 kcal | Carbohydrates: 60 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Sugar: 38 g | Fiber: 1 g