Indulge in my Strawberry Crumb Cake, a moist and delicious treat perfect for any time of day. Bursting with fresh strawberries and topped with a buttery crumble and sweet glaze, this cake pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (218 g) vegetable oil
- 2 pounds strawberries, washed, hulled, diced (about 5 cups)
Crumble
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (42 g) confectioners’ sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Topping
- 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Glaze
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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To a small bowl, add eggs and oil. Stir until well combined.
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Add the eggs and oil mixture to the flour mixture, mixing until combined.
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Fold in the strawberries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Crumble
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. Stir in melted butter until a crumbly dough forms.
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Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the strawberry batter.
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Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
Topping
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In the last few minutes of baking the cake, heat the milk, butter, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter and sugar have fully dissolved.
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Take the cake out of the oven and insert a skewer into the top, making between 25-30 spaced holes all the way to the bottom.
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Pour the milk mixture over the cake, making sure it fills the holes and covers the top.
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Let the cake cool completely.
Glaze
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In a medium bowl, whisk confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed, one teaspoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
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Drizzle over cooled cake. Serve.