🍓 Easy Made Homemade Strawberry Crumb Cake

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If you’ve ever wanted a cake that’s soft, sweet, and bursting with fresh strawberries, this Strawberry Crumb Cake is your dream come true. Topped with a buttery crumb topping and packed with fruity goodness, it’s perfect for brunch, dessert, or anytime you want a sweet, fruity treat.

Perfect for summer gatherings, tea time, or a special weekend breakfast.

Why You’ll Love Strawberry Crumb Cake

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 8–10 slices
💰 Budget-Friendly: Around $10–12
✨ Flavor: Sweet, fruity, and buttery
🧡 Perfect For: Brunch, dessert tables, potlucks, and family treats

Ingredients – Soft, Sweet, and Fruity

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped

For the Crumb Topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

How to Make Strawberry Crumb Cake

Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prep Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Fold in sour cream and dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.

Step 3: Make the Crumb Topping

In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle crumb topping generously over the cake.

Step 5: Bake

Bake 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Serving Ideas for Strawberry Crumb Cake

• Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream
• Dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness
• Pair with fresh strawberries for a fruity presentation
• Perfect for brunch spreads, dessert tables, or afternoon tea

What Everyone’s Saying About Strawberry Crumb Cake

“Sweet, soft, and just the right amount of crumb—my new favorite cake!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Emma R.

“The strawberries make it light and refreshing. Everyone loved it!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Laura T.

“Easy to make and disappeared within an hour. So good!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Mike P.

Strawberry Crumb Cake – Moist, Fruity, and Topped with a Crunchy Crumb

This Strawberry Crumb Cake is the perfect combination of tender cake, fresh strawberries, and a buttery, cinnamon-scented crumb topping. It’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat. Each bite offers soft, fruity cake with a crunchy topping that will have everyone asking for seconds.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 cup diced fresh strawberries

For the Crumb Topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar packed
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking pan
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Spatula
• Toothpick

Method

 

Preheat oven

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Prepare the crumb topping

1. In a small bowl, combine flour, sugars, and cinnamon.
2. Pour in melted butter and stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

Make the cake batter

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4. Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
5. Gently fold in diced strawberries.

Assemble the cake

1. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
2. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the batter.

Bake

1. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing.

Serve

1. Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, add ½ tsp almond extract to the batter.

Lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving for a pretty presentation.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

FAQ – Strawberry Crumb Cake

This Strawberry Crumb Cake is moist, fruity, and topped with a sweet, buttery crumb — perfect for brunch, dessert, or a cozy morning treat. If you love simple, fruit-filled baked goods, you’ll also enjoy this Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread, another comforting and delicious breakfast treat that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing.