Comments on: Crumb Cake

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:55:31 +0000

In reply to Kathy. I haven't personally done it, but I think that should work just fine. :)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:10:37 +0000

Can this be frozen?

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 23 May 2026 14:43:43 +0000

In reply to Lisa Melillo. Ive actually had this happen (not with this recipe) and the answer is in the crumb distribution. Cant remember where I stumbled upon it, but it was an east coast crumbcake bakery that explained. When applying the crumbs, always apply to the whole perimeter generously before moving to the middle. It provides surface tension and keeps the cake batter from lifting and covering the crumbs along the edges where the cake bakes and sets first.

By: reagan

reagan — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:07:48 +0000

The butter mixed into the flour is a game changer for me/thanks kiddo

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:06:06 +0000

In reply to Susan. Hi Susan! So I expect the crumb topping to be a bit crisp, especially on top, but you can absolutely tent it with foil and that will help. I would probably do it after about 30 minutes or so and I would probably just loosely tent it and then keep it tented as it cools. :)

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:18:34 +0000

Hi Sam I commented under another recipe I think so I am trying again. This crumb cake is the best I’ve ever made and the best tasting. I would have given a 10 if I could! my only problem is my crumb topping was crunchy instead of soft but the cake was super moist. I read that people tented it so I wanted to see if that would keep the crumb topping moist and when should I tent it. thank you.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:21:41 +0000

In reply to Lisa Melillo. That's disappointing to hear, Lisa! Did you make any substitutions? Is it possible that your oven temperature was off?

By: Lisa Melillo

Lisa Melillo — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:08:08 +0000

The sides of the cake rose up and covered the crumb topping except for the center! Nobody else mentioned having this problem so I’m wondering what I could’ve done differently?? This was a lot of work, so I’m kind of upset this happened, although I’m sure it will still taste delicious. Thank you!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:48:08 +0000

In reply to Annie. I'm so glad it was such a hit, Annie! :)

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:18:16 +0000

This cake is so good I just leave the fork in the pan and they stay together till the cake is gone. Not every cake demands this kind of treatment but this one does.

Crumb topping is nice and thick (as it should be) and underneath is the most delicious, light, and moist cake. I love a good crumb cake (I feel they are underrated) and I’ve made many and oftentimes the cake is much too dry. Not this one. This one is my ride or die recipe. It’s pretty perfect.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Thu, 22 May 2025 22:22:26 +0000

In reply to Pam.

I have an idea, if you want to go to this much trouble.
Make 1/2 batch of Sam’s pastry cream recipe, and have it well chilled.
When making the cake, first line the pan with foil or parchment, allowing some to hang over the sides. After the cake is completely cooled, carefully lift it out of the pan. With a long-bladed bread knife, carefully cut the cake in half horizontally, and carefully lift off the top half. (You’ll definitely lose some crumbs, but there are plenty). Spread the pastry cream over the bottom half, not quite to the edge. Return the top half and refrigerate the cake. You now have a cream filled crumb cake, and you get to eat the crumbs that fell off.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:35:24 +0000

In reply to Halle. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much, Halle! :)

By: Halle

Halle — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:04:49 +0000

Excellent! Moist crumb.. not too dense… not too soft. Buttery crumb topping. I foil tented at the 35 minute mark. My 9×9 pan was fully baked at 42 minutes. Will make again!

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:42:11 +0000

In reply to Cathy. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much, Cathy! :)

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:36:57 +0000

This was THE best cake I’ve ever made. The cake was moist with great flavor, and the crumb topping to cake ratio was PERFECT!! Follow the recipe to the letter, that’s all you gotta do.

YUMMY 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:16:48 +0000

In reply to Erin. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it so much, Erin! :)

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:39:35 +0000

The whole family loves this recipe. The cake is super moist and the crumb topping is the right consistency!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 30 May 2024 01:05:45 +0000

In reply to Alex. Hi Alex! You were definitely supposed to use all of it. Did you use a smaller pan, or even a different type of pan? It may just need more time in the oven. :)

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 28 May 2024 14:56:31 +0000

so I’m guessing I prbly wasn’t supposed to use all of the crumb mixture? cause it ended up coming out super thick and the cake was a little raw

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:10:59 +0000

In reply to MaryAnn Farley. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it so much, MaryAnn! I love the idea of the raspberry layer on top. :)

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:50:53 +0000

In reply to Kathy. Oh no! That's not a fun morning at all. :( I'm glad you were still able to enjoy some.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:50:27 +0000

In reply to GStar. Sure thing! :)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:01:40 +0000

I made this beautiful cake for the first time this morning! Then, so sadly, it slid off the rack of my countertop oven and landed upside down on my kitchen floor. A true tragedy because the bits that I ate were just so delicious. I’ll try again soon, but no cake for the company that’s coming. They won’t know what they’re missing.

By: GStar

GStar — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:50:43 +0000

Can you multiply the recipe by 1.5 and use a 9×13 pan?

By: MaryAnn Farley

MaryAnn Farley — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:32:01 +0000

Hi Sam!
I made this recipe and it was the best crumb cake I and my family have ever had!
So when my sister asked me to pick up a raspberry crumb cake for her I made this recipe again only o added raspberry jam between the cake and crumb! OH WOW! Spectacular! Your recipes never disappoint! ❤️