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Why This Recipe Works
- Portable Treat: This crumb cake in a Jar is perfect for on-the-go enjoyment.
- Simple Steps: With easy-to-follow instructions, this crumb cake recipe is great for baking beginners.
- Unique Presentation: The jar adds a charming touch, making it a delightful gift idea.
🥘 Ingredients
- Cup Flour: It's best to use is all-purpose, but you could also use gluten-free or cake flour 1-to-1 baking flour.
- Butter: I opted for unsalted butter, though melted coconut oil is an alternative. Avoid using salted butter for this recipe.
- Sour Cream: Adds richness, moistness, and body to the cake.
- Milk: I used whole milk, but you could also use almond milk.
- Vanilla Extract: Use a good quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- Powdered Sugar: Can be used in the crumble topping of your New York crumb cake recipe, adding a finer texture and a more delicate sweetness. It can effectively replace white sugar to achieve a smoother consistency in the topping.
🔪 How To Make Crumb Cake In A Jar?
Step One: Prepare all the ingredients. Add in the bowl flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Mix.
Step Two: In the other bowl add the melted butter, sugar, and egg. Mix. Add sour cream, milk, vanilla and whisk again.
Step Three: Add the dry ingredients and mix. This is the batter and can be poured into your cooking Jar. Combine all the ingredients for the crumble topping and rub until you have crumbs.
Step Four: Fill the jars with the cake batter and sprinkle the crumble on top. Bake in the oven at 190 degrees for 35 minutes. You can sprinkle icing sugar on top before serving if you wish.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Grease Your Jar: Before adding batter, lightly grease the inside of your jars to make sure nothing sticks.
- Check Doneness With A Toothpick: Insert a toothpick into th center of the cake; if it comes out clean, it's done baking.
- Layer Your Batter And Topping: For extra yum, add a layer of crumble in the middle of your batter before baking.
💭 FAQs
There are many different types of jars that can be used for crumb cake. Mason jars are a popular option, but any type of jar will work.
The terms crumb cake and crumble cake are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. A crumb cake has a streusel topping that is made with flour, sugar, and butter. A crumble cake has a topping that is made with fruit and oats.
Streusel is another name for crumb cake. A German term for classic crumb cakes started in Germany as flat cakes with a sweet crumb topping called streusel, later becoming a key ingredient in American-style crumb cakes.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Here are some desserts to serve with Crumb Cake in a Jar:
- Ice Cream: Scoop your favorite ice cream on top for a creamy, dreamy dessert.
- Latte: Enjoy a this crumb cake with a Pumpkin Spice Latte for a cozy, comforting treat.
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Crumb Cake In A Jar
Ingredients
Cake Mixture
- ½ Cup Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Butter
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- ⅓ Cup Sour cream
- ¼ Cup Milk
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Crumble Topping
- 1 ¼ Cup Flour
- ½ Cup Brown sugar
- ¼ Cup White Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ Cup Butter
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients. Add in the bowl flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Mix.
- In the other bowl add the melted butter, sugar, and egg. Mix. Add sour cream, milk, vanilla and whisk again.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix. This is the batter and can be poured into your cooking Jar.
- Combine all the ingredients for the crumble topping and rub until you have crumbs.
- Fill the jars with the cake batter and sprinkle the crumble on top.
- Bake in the oven at 190 degrees for 35 minutes.
- You can sprinkle icing sugar on top before serving if you wish.
Notes
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