Coffee Cake

Easy Crumb Coffee Cake Recipe

This recipe harkens back to traditional home baking, with its straightforward ingredients and no-fuss instructions. If you’re a fan of crumbly toppings and moist cakes, this one is worth bookmarking.

The recipe falls under the broader “Coffee Cake” category, but it’s the crumb version that steals the show. It starts with a list of basic pantry staples: 1 cup of shortening, 2 cups of brown sugar, 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 egg, 1 cup of sour milk, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Preparation is delightfully easy, making it ideal for beginner bakers or busy weekends. The method begins by blending the shortening, brown sugar, and flour to create a pie crust-like base. Reserve one cup of this mixture for the topping—that’s where the “crumb” magic happens. To the remaining blend, add the egg, sour milk, baking soda, and cinnamon, mixing until combined. Pour the batter into a greased 13x9-inch pan, sprinkle the reserved crumbs on top, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes.

Sour milk (which can be substituted with buttermilk or a mix of milk and vinegar) adds a tangy tenderness, while the brown sugar ensures a rich, caramel-like sweetness. The crumb topping provides that irresistible texture contrast—crispy on top, soft beneath.

Crumb Coffee Cake Recipe

Instructions for Crumb Coffee Cake

   Blend first three ingredients for pie crust. Reserve 1 cup of mixture for the top. Add egg, milk, soda and cinnamon to mixture. Put in greased 13 by 9 inch pan, sprinkle with reserved cup of mixture and bake 30 to 40 minutes. Serve warm. Serves 12 to 15.