Here’s a classic crumb cake recipe inspired by Betty Crocker—soft vanilla cake with a thick cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or coffee time. ☕🍰
Betty Crocker–Style Crumb Cake
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Crumb Topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan. - Make the cake batter
In a bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
Beat until smooth. - Pour into pan
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. - Make the crumb topping
In another bowl combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. - Add topping
Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the batter. - Bake
Bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool and serve
Let cool for about 15 minutes, then slice and enjoy.
✅ Optional upgrades
- Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumb topping.
- Drizzle a quick glaze: mix 1 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp milk + ½ tsp vanilla.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar before serving.
If you want, I can also show you:
- 🍎 Betty Crocker Apple Crumb Cake (very popular)
- 🥮 New York bakery-style crumb cake with extra-thick crumbs
- ⚡ 3-ingredient Betty Crocker crumb cake using cake mix.
