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Strawberry crumb cake slices on parchment paper.

Strawberry Crumb Cake

Megan Weimer
This strawberry crumb cake is the ultimate summer dessert! The combination of moist vanilla cake, strawberry jam, and buttery crumb topping will have you coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds). 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 254 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

For the Crumb

For the Cake

Instructions
 

  • Lightly butter a square 9x9 baking pan and line it with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.

For the Crumb

  • Combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and flour in a medium bowl until the mixture is crumbly. Place it in the fridge to chill.
    56 grams unsalted butter, 60 grams granulated sugar, 35 grams brown sugar, 70 grams all purpose flour

For the Cake

  • Whisk the all purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
    180 grams all purpose flour, 200 grams granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and beat on low with a hand mixer until it looks like wet sand. 
    150 grams unsalted butter
  • With the mixer running on low, add the eggs and vanilla. Then, stream in the buttermilk, mixing on medium speed until well combined.
    2 large eggs, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 120 grams buttermilk
  • Spread the cake batter into the prepared baking pan evenly. Then spread an even layer of strawberry filling on top. Next, generously sprinkle the crumble on top.
    250 grams strawberry filling
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and enjoy!

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Notes

    • Use a kitchen scale. For the accuracy, measure the ingredients in grams instead of using cup measurements.
    • Use room temperature ingredients. Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This results in a smoother batter.
    • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
    • Chill the crumb topping. Chill the crumb topping in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before sprinkling over the cake batter.
Storage: Store leftover slices at room temperature for 2-3 days wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container.
Freezing: Cut slices can be frozen in a sealed, freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 35.4gProtein: 2.7gFat: 11.4gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 84.7mgPotassium: 41.6mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 22.1gVitamin A: 363.8IUVitamin C: 3.3mgCalcium: 37.6mgIron: 0.9mg
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