A crumble cake is all about contrast: a soft, fluffy cake base topped with a buttery, sweet crumble that melts in your mouth. It’s the kind of treat that feels right at home on a quiet morning, a rainy afternoon, or anytime you need a little comfort.

This is my favorite easy crumble cake recipe — no complicated steps, just simple baking joy.

Why This Crumble Cake Is So Good

• Soft and tender cake

• Thick, buttery crumb topping

• Not overly sweet

• Perfect with coffee or tea

• Smells amazing while baking

If you love bakery-style crumb cakes, this one won’t disappoint.

Ingredients

For the crumb topping:

• ¾ cup flour

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ cup butter (melted)

• Pinch of salt

For the cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup sugar

• ½ cup butter (softened)

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup milk

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp salt

Let's Get Bakeing

1. Make the crumble first

Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in melted butter and stir until crumbs form. Set aside.

2. Prep your pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch pan.

3. Cream butter and sugar

Beat until light and fluffy. This gives the cake a soft texture.

4. Add eggs and vanilla

Mix in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

5. Mix dry ingredients

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

6. Combine

Add dry ingredients to the batter alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.

7. Assemble

Spread batter into the pan. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the cake.

8. Bake

Bake 35–45 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Tips for the Best Crumble Cake

• Don’t overmix the batter

• Big crumbs are better than tiny ones

• Add nuts to the topping for crunch

• Dust with powdered sugar before serving

When to Serve Crumble Cake

• Breakfast treat

• Afternoon snack

• Coffee dates

• Cozy weekend baking

Honestly, it rarely lasts more than a day in my kitchen.

If you want, I can also share:

• A berry crumble cake

• A coffee crumb cake

• Or a quick one-bowl version

Just let me know 😊