Best 6 Grandmas Crumb Cake Cupcakes Or Cake Recipes

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Crumb cake is a beloved dessert that combines a tender, moist cake base with a sweet, crumbly topping. This versatile treat can be enjoyed as a cupcake or a full-sized cake, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article provides two delectable recipes for grandma's crumb cake that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

The first recipe is for classic crumb cake cupcakes. These individual servings are perfect for parties or gatherings, and they're also a great way to enjoy crumb cake without having to commit to a whole cake. The recipe includes step-by-step instructions for making the cake batter, the crumb topping, and the vanilla glaze that finishes off the cupcakes.

The second recipe is for a traditional crumb cake. This larger cake is perfect for special occasions or for feeding a crowd. The recipe includes instructions for making the cake batter, the crumb topping, and the streusel topping that adds an extra layer of flavor and texture.

Both recipes include detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you choose the cupcakes or the cake, you're sure to enjoy this classic dessert that's sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NEW YORK STYLE CRUMB CAKE



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This is my favorite recipe for classic New York-style crumb cake. The cake is buttery and moist and you'll definitely enjoy the thick crumb topping!

Provided by Sally

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks; 230g) unsalted butter, melted
2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (240g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature*
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
optional: confectioners' sugar for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper. You can use a glass, ceramic, or metal baking pan. The bake time is similar for each, but use a toothpick to test for doneness. Metal baking pans cook cakes faster. Set pan aside.
  • Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter, then gently mix the flour using a fork. Keep the mixture as large crumbles, do not over-mix. If over-mixed, this will turn into a thick paste. Set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs, sour cream, and the vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined. The mixture may look curdled; that's ok. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, mix in the dry ingredients until smooth. Do not over-mix. The batter will be thick, creamy, and sticky.
  • Spread the batter evenly into prepared baking pan. Top with crumb topping. Using a rubber spatula or the back of a large spoon, press the crumb topping tightly down into the cake so it sticks.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours and begin checking at 45 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top or edges of the cake is/are browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to slightly cool for at least 30-45 minutes before cutting. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar before slicing and serving. Use a sifter/fine mesh sieve.

GRANDMA'S CRUMB CAKE (OR CUPCAKES)



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This is a recipe my grandmother made all the time. Like many of her old recipes that I have found, she didn't have instructions, just ingredients. See NOTE for making this as a cupcakes. I was the first grandchild and freely admit to being spoiled rotten. I hated raisins (still do) so she always made some of the cupcakes, or a...

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c granulated sugar
3/4 c unsalted butter, softened
2 c all purpose flour
1 c raisins
1 c buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13-x-9-inch oblong baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. With pastry knife or fingers, cut butter into flour and sugar until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
  • 3. Add remaining ingredients to flour mixture and stir until just mixed.
  • 4. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and top with reserved crumbs.
  • 5. Bake 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  • 6. NOTE: To make cupcakes, line 15 muffin tins or cupcake tins with paper cupcake liners, or use nonstick cooking spray. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over tops. Bake as above.

CRUMB CAKE



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A super-generous crumb topping and genius pastry chef trick make this the best crumb cake ever.

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield One 9x13-inch cake (12 squares)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2½ sticks (10 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
1½ cups (packed) light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups cake flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
Confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using a spoon, stir in the cake flour one cup at a time, until the mixture forms a cohesive dough, like a very thick and clumpy cookie dough. As you add the last cup of flour, the mixture will be difficult to stir, so feel free to ditch the spoon and use your hands to mix it in. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack to the middle position. Grease a 9 x 13-in cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed, scraping the bowl as necessary, until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated after each addition (don't worry if the batter looks a little curdled at this point). Beat in the vanilla and scrape the bowl to make sure everything is evenly combined. Add the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream (half of the flour/all of the sour cream/then the remaining half of the flour), mixing on low speed with each addition, until just combined.
  • Spread the cake batter evenly in the cake pan (it will only come about ¾ inch up the sides of the pan). Top the batter with the streusel crumbs, using your fingers to break it apart and form it into roughly ½-inch chunks. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool fully on a rack. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares to serve. Cover the cake with aluminum foil and store at room temperature; it will keep nicely for up to 3 days. To keep the cake fresher longer, store it in the refrigerator but bring it to room temperature before serving.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, wrap it tightly with aluminum foil or freezer wrap. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708, Fat 32 g, Carbohydrate 97 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sugar 45 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 318 mg, Cholesterol 128 mg

EASY CRUMB CAKE



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MY FAVORITE time to visit my grandmother was when she'd just taken her crumb cake out of the oven. A warm piece of that cake with a cold glass of milk was the best treat. I remember Grandma was able to simply look at the batter and know if it was right...and it was perfect every time. -Kathy Lucas, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S CRUMB CAKE



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A recipe from 1945 that carries on the tradition of warm memories. Great to enjoy on Christmas morning.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons shortening
1 large egg, lightly beaten
milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
butter

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and baking powder.
  • Cut in shortening, reserve 1/2 cup; set aside.
  • Place beaten egg in a measuring cup and add enough milk to equal one cup.
  • Add vanilla and combine with flour mixture, mix well.
  • Pour into a greased 8 x 8 pan.
  • Sprinkle with reserved dry mixture.
  • Dot with butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake 25 minutes at 375°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 245.6, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4

VELVET CRUMB CAKE



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Coconut and pecans add a wonderful flavor to this crumb cake made using Bisquick Heart Smart® mix - a perfect dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square pan or 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat all coffee cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool slightly.
  • Set oven control to broil. In medium bowl, mix all topping ingredients with fork until crumbly. Spoon evenly over cake. Broil with top about 3 inches from heat about 2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste of your crumb cake cupcakes or cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to create a tender and moist crumb.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Sprinkle the crumb topping on the batter before baking: This will create a delicious, crunchy topping.
  • Bake the cupcakes or cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the cupcakes or cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Enjoy your delicious crumb cake cupcakes or cake!

Conclusion:

Grandma's Crumb Cake Cupcakes or Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender crumb, sweet and tangy filling, and crunchy topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you make it in cupcake form or as a traditional cake, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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