Pennsylvania Dutch Crumb Cake Recipe

Name: Pennsylvania Dutch Crumb Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 4 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

cooking spray
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
powdered sugar (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F Coat a 12 x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
To prepare crumb base, stir together flour and salt.
3
Add butter and cut into flour with a pastry blender or two knives until the consistency of medium-fine meal.
4
Add granulated sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon; stir well.
5
To prepare topping, transfer 4 cups crumb base to a medium bowl.
6
Add melted butter; stir only until blended.
7
Fluff mixture with fingers to make coarse, buttery crumbs.
8
Add ginger, nutmeg, cloves and baking soda to remaining crumb base; stir well.
9
Add buttermilk, egg and vanilla; beat to make a smooth, thick batter.
10
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
11
Sprinkle topping evenly over batter.
12
Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until topping is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13
Cool in pan on a wire rack.
14
Dust top of cake with powdered sugar, if using.
15
Serve warm or at room temperature.

1853

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

199

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 4 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Pennsylvania Dutch Crumb Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pennsylvania Dutch Crumb Cake

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