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strawberry crumb cake

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
Cook Time 45 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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.