Aunt Rachel's Crumb Cake Recipe

This easy, family-favorite crumb cake recipe has been a hit for over 15 years! Get ready to bake up a delicious treat with a perfectly crumbly topping and a sweet, jam-filled center. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and so simple to make.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 249.7 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aunt Rachel's Crumb Cake

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter

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How to Make Aunt Rachel's Crumb Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine or butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large egg yolks, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the zest of 1 lemon.
  4. Gradually add 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Reserve ¼ of the dough in a separate bowl.
  6. Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared 8x8 inch baking pan.
  7. Spread ½ cup of your favorite jam evenly over the flattened dough.
  8. In the reserved bowl of dough, mix in ½ cup all-purpose flour and ½ cup granulated sugar until crumbly.
  9. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the jam layer.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the crumbs are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

10g

Carbs

10g