Strawberry Crumb Cake

This fresh strawberry crumb cake is a delicious treat that highlights the sweet flavor of ripe, red, fresh strawberries.

With a buttery crumb topping and a soft vanilla cake base, this dessert is a great option for breakfast, an afternoon tea, or a special occasion.

Serve it with a cup of coffee or a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate treat.

As a productivity manager, I realize that a super quick sweet treat is just what we need sometimes, and this is one of those recipes.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand
• A flavorful strawberry filling adds natural sweetness
• A buttery crumb topping gives the perfect texture
• A soft and moist vanilla cake base balances the textures
• Great for spring and summer when strawberries are in season
• Can be stored in an airtight container and enjoyed for 1-2 days

Ingredients for strawberry crumble cake

For the cake batter:

• Unsalted butter
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Large eggs
• Sour cream
• Buttermilk
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt

For the strawberry layer:

• Chopped, fresh strawberries
• Lemon juice
• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar

For the crumb topping:

• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar
• Salted butter, melted

Equipment and kitchen tools

• Parchment-lined baking dish
• Whisk

How to make fresh strawberry cake

Step by step overview:

Step 1 – Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a square baking dish with parchment and set aside.

Start by preparing the strawberry layer. In a bowl, combine strawberries, lemon juice, flour, and sugar and combine. Set it aside while you prepare the rest of the cake.

Step 2 – For the cake batter, mix together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and buttermilk and mix well.

Add the baking powder and salt to the flour and whisk. Then, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.

Step 3a- Pour the batter into the parchment-lined baking dish.

Step 3b – Carefully sprinkle the strawberry mix evenly over the cake batter.

Step 4 – For the crumb topping, in a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until combined.

Step 5 – Sprinkle this mixture over top of the strawberries.

Step 6 – Bake at 350 for 50—60 minutes. The crumb topping will be golden brown, and you should be able to insert a toothpick into the center of the cake without any wet cake batter.

If needed, add cook time 5 minutes at a time until the cake is baked through.

Tips for the Best Results

• Use room temperature butter, eggs, and dairy for a smooth cake batter.
• Line your square pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
• Toss the strawberries in flour to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
• Mix the crumb topping in a medium bowl until it forms a crumble mixture.
• Bake in the center of the oven for even cooking.
• Let the cake cool completely before slicing to help it set.
  

Substitutions and Variations

• Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a similar tangy flavor.
• Use frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren’t available, but thaw and pat dry with paper towels first.
• Add a bit of lemon zest to the strawberry layer for extra brightness.
• Try a springform pan instead of a square cake pan for a different presentation.
• Replace some of the all-purpose flour with free flour for a gluten-free version.
  

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Strawberry Crumb Cake

Raquel Pineira

This Strawberry Crumb Cake is the perfect way to celebrate sweet, juicy strawberries in a cozy, homemade dessert. A buttery crust, sweet strawberries and a crumb topping make this tasty dessert. A great spring or summer dessert recipe for picnics, potlucks and BBQs.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 538 kcal

Equipment

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  2 large bowls
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  1 small bowl
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  1 baking pan

Ingredients

  

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Cake

• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Strawberry Layer

• 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoons granulated sugar

Crumb Topping

• 3/4 cup

  + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons salted butter melted

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a square baking dish with parchment, set aside.
• Start by preparing the strawberry layer. In a bowl, combine strawberries, lemon juice, flour, and sugar, and combine. Set aside while you prepare the rest of the cake.
• For the cake batter, mix together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and buttermilk, and mix well.
• Add the baking powder and salt to the flour, and whisk. Then, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the parchment lined baking dish.
• Carefully sprinkle the strawberry mix evenly over the cake batter.
• For the crumb topping, in a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until combined.
• Sprinkle this mixture over top of the strawberries.
• Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes. The crumb topping will be golden brown, and you should be able to insert a toothpick into the center of the cake without any wet cake batter. If needed, add cook time 5 minutes at a time until the cake is baked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg

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