Description
A classic old-school butter cake with a delightful vanilla crumb topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- For the crumb topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Prepare the crumb topping: In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality butter.
- You can add a glaze on top for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg