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New York Style Crumb Cake

Published: Mar 20, 2013 · Modified: Sep 2, 2019 by Anna 43 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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New York Style Crumb Cake - moist and fluffy cake with crunchy crumb topping. Perfect dessert with a cup of tea or coffee.

Overhead shot of piece of New York Style Crumb Cake on brown plate.

NEW YORK STYLE CRUMB CAKE

 New York Style Crumb Cake is my favorite coffee cake. All because of the topping. I tried many and this one is hands down the best. It won't sink into the cake, which I don't like. I added a tablespoon of molasses to it simply because I ran out of brown sugar. I have to say, I love the flavor it added to it. You can turn this recipe into muffins like I did with my Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins. Perfect for an afternoon snack!

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HOW TO MAKE NEW YORK STYLE CRUMB CAKE?

  • Start by preheating the oven and greasing a square baking pan.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter for 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar and cream until fluffy and light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients alternating with sour cream. Mix well.
  • Spread the batter in prepared pan and make a crumb topping. Bake until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

HOW TO MAKE CRUMB TOPPING?

  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together both sugars, molasses, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and stir. Add flour and stir until it all comes together. It will look like a thick dough.
  • Breaking it into pieces with your fingers, sprinkle the topping over the cake.

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NEW YORK STYLE CRUMB CAKE RECIPE:

New York Style Crumb Cake | Crunchy Creamy Sweet

New York Style Crumb Cake Recipe

Author: Anna
New York Style Crumb Cake - moist and fluffy cake with crunchy crumb topping. Perfect dessert with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 442 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter , room temperature
  • ¾ c granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ c sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ c all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted, slightly cooled
  • ¼ c light brown sugar
  • ¼ c granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8"x8" square baking pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter for 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar and cream until fluffy and light.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add vanilla and mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients alternating with sour cream.
  • Mix well. Batter will be thick.
  • Spread the batter in prepared pan.
  • !to make the topping:
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together both sugars, molasses, cinnamon and salt. Add melted butter and stir. Add flour and stir until it all comes together. It will looks like a thick dough.
  • Breaking it into pieces with your fingers, sprinkle the topping over the cake.
  • Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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  1. domesticfits says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:29 am

    I always forget how much a love crumb cake until I'm devouring it by the handfuls. And this looks completely perfect.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 23, 2013 at 10:19 am

      Me too, Jackie! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Savory Simple says

    March 21, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    I would eat the hell out of this right now! It looks perfect.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 23, 2013 at 10:18 am

      lol Thanks, Jen 🙂

      Reply
  3. CrazyforCrust says

    March 21, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    YUM! So awesome!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 23, 2013 at 10:18 am

      Thanks, Dorothy!

      Reply
  4. marcie @ flavor the moments says

    March 21, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    Happy Spring to you, too! I love what you did making this smaller...I don't want too much of a good thing sometimes, or I'll eat it all! I really love coffee cake, too, and this is the perfect size. Molasses in the topping sounds really good...I love the stuff.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 23, 2013 at 10:18 am

      Thanks so much, Marcie!

      Reply
  5. Erin says

    March 21, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Ha! Same here with the snow. On Tuesday, were slammed with a whole load of it and it hasn't gotten the spring memo. It stinks!

    But at least you have this crumb cake! It looks awesome and I love that you halved it. 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 21, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      Aww, thanks, Erin! 🙂 Hopefully Spring is just around the corner 🙂

      Reply
  6. Lauren says

    March 21, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Recently came across your site. The photography is beautiful! I thought I'd try my hand at your crumb cake and I'm in the middle of making the topping. The recipe says 'add flour' but it's already been used for the cake. Would be helpful to list the amount 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 21, 2013 at 3:17 pm

      Hi Lauren! Looks like it disappeared from the list. 🙂 All updated now! Let me know how it goes! Thank you for catching that!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        March 22, 2013 at 9:40 pm

        Husband approved! Woo! This is a delightful treat for a breakfast, brunch, dessert, err dinner 🙂 yes we enjoyed it around here. Thx for the update!

      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        March 23, 2013 at 10:31 am

        Wooohooo! So glad to hear that! Thank you so much fro trying it and letting me know, Lauren!

  7. Colette says

    March 21, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Anna, I think we're on the same brainwave! I just baked something very similar, but with apples in it.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 21, 2013 at 3:19 pm

      Yay! Great minds think alike 🙂 You addition of apples sounds yummers!

      Reply
  8. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    March 21, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    Love, love, love crumb cake, and this one looks terrific Anna!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 21, 2013 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks, Paula!

      Reply
  9. Nicole @ Youngbrokeandhungry says

    March 21, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    I am starting to contemplate making up a sun dance so that the rain clouds will go away. Crumb Cake is my favorite kind of cake. I can't get enough of the crumb topping!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 21, 2013 at 3:19 pm

      Oh, me too! I'd be totally happy with just the crumb topping. 🙂 Thanks, Nicole!

      Reply
  10. Monica Ma says

    March 21, 2013 at 11:45 am

    Hi! Your desserts look amazing here! I made a coffee cake for the first time a few months ago after Hurricane Sandy and realized I hadn't had one in so long and forgotten how good it is. Yours looks delicious! : )

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 21, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      Awww, thanks so much, Monica! Time to try it again? 🙂

      Reply
  11. CrunchyCreamySw says

    March 21, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Yay! Dusting of powdered sugar sounds fabulous! Thanks, Tina!

    Reply
  12. Valerie says

    March 21, 2013 at 9:07 am

    I'm currently surrounded by January-like weather too! (So over winter - and it's white-knuckled driving.) This cake would make Everything better. 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 21, 2013 at 10:31 am

      I hate white-knuckled driving! Hope you get to chance to enjoy this cake, Valerie! 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Danielle Giannandrea says

    March 20, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    I would love a piece of this with my morning coffee. Looks delicious! : )

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 21, 2013 at 10:30 am

      it's perfect with coffee! Thanks, Danielle! 🙂

      Reply
  14. curryandcomfort says

    March 20, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    I can almost taste how good this cake was... I love a good crumb cake. 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 21, 2013 at 10:29 am

      Me too 🙂 Thanks, Ramona!

      Reply
  15. Averie Cooks says

    March 20, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I love crumb-topped cake...thick, streusel-ey toppings make my heart go pitter-patter 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 20, 2013 at 5:07 pm

      I know, right? 🙂 Thanks, Averie!

      Reply
  16. Leslie says

    March 20, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I am cooking for two. Do leftovers freeze well?

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      March 20, 2013 at 1:50 pm

      Hi Leslie! Yes, they do. Wrap leftovers tightly in a saran wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze for 4 to 6 months. Hope this helps. Thank you!

      Reply
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