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Strawberry Crumb Cake

Published: April 5, 2022 Modified: Mar 31, 2022 by Cambrea Gordon. This post may contain affiliate links.

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This strawberry crumb cake is the best recipe ever! Featuring an incredibly moist vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and buttery crumb topping, it's a perfect summer dessert that looks so fancy but is so easy to make!

strawberry crumb cake slices on top of each other.

Strawberry season is the BEST season! It always involves the best strawberry desserts, like strawberry crepe cake, strawberry shortcake cookies, and now this strawberry crumb cake!

The best part of this strawberry crumble cake is the amazing flavor of the fresh berries.

You may be thinking this recipe looks super fancy and complicated but it could not be easier to make.

Serve it with dollops of freshly whipped cream or ice cream for the most delicious summer dessert EVER!

For more crumb cake recipes, try Blueberry Crumb Cake.

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strawberry crumb cake slices on a piece of parchment.

why this strawberry crumb cake works

  • Easy recipe: You only need 10 ingredients to make it and little to no prep time is involved!
  • Moist and buttery: This cake is super moist and made with all butter for the best flavor.
  • Three delicious layers: A different kind of layered cake, it has a vanilla base, a layer of fresh strawberries, and a crunchy crumb topping!

ingredient notes

strawberry crumb cake ingredients.
  • Strawberries: You must use fresh and not frozen strawberries. Frozen strawberries have too much water for this recipe and will make it soggy.
  • Buttermilk: I don't recommend making your own buttermilk because it doesn't give it the same texture.
  • Eggs: The eggs should be at room temperature before using, otherwise the cake will be very dense.

instructions

Before you start: Lightly butter a square 8x8 baking pan and line it with two pieces of parchment to cover all the sides so that they hang over the edge. Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is crumbly. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.

Step 2: In another medium bowl, mix together the chopped strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and flour until the strawberries are well coated. Set aside.

process shot collage for making strawberry crumble cake.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer running, slowly stream in the eggs and vanilla, mixing very well until well combined. Scrape down the bowl. Add half of the flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl and combine on low, then add the buttermilk and combine. Add the rest of the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Spread into the pan.

Step 4: Evenly spread the strawberries on top of the batter. Do not press them into the batter, just spread them over the top.

process shot collage for making strawberry crumble cake.

Step 5: Sprinkle the crumb over the top of the strawberries. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs on it. Let it cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

expert baking tips

  • Use a kitchen scale: Baking with a scale is faster, easier, and overall much more accurate than cup measurements.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: Using room temperature ingredients creates a smooth, fully blended batter that will result in a uniform texture and even baking.
  • Chill the crumb: If you don't chill it before baking, the butter will melt too quickly and you won't get crunchy pieces.

storage & freezing

  • Room temperature: You can store any leftovers at room temperature, wrapped in plastic, or in a sealed container for 2-3 days.
  • Fridge: To keep it fresher longer, keep it in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days. Because it uses all butter it will naturally harden in the fridge. Let it come to room temperature before serving!
  • Freezer: Store any cut slices in a sealed container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
strawberry crumb cake slices on a wooden board.

faq's

Can I use a different kind of berry?

You could substitute any other kind of berry instead of strawberries, like blackberry or raspberry.

Can this recipe be made gluten-free?

I have not tested this recipe with gluten-free flour but would love to hear how it turns out for you!

Can I make this in a larger pan?

You could definitely make it in a 9x13 baking dish, I would potentially double the recipe otherwise it will be super thin.

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  • Mimosa Cake
  • Strawberry Crumble Crepe Cake
  • Dark Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes

If you tried this or any other recipe on my website, please let me know how it went in the comments below, I love hearing from you! Also, please leave a star rating while you're there! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

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Strawberry Crumb Cake

This strawberry crumb cake is the best cake ever! Featuring an incredibly buttery and moist vanilla cake, layers of fresh strawberries, and crunchy crumb topping, it's a perfect summer dessert that looks so fancy but is sooo easy to make!
Servings 9 servings
Prep 15 mins
Cook 55 mins
Total 1 hr 10 mins
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : American
Author : Cambrea Gordon

Equipment

  • square 8x8 baking pan
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Ingredients 
 

For the Crumb

  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • ¾ cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar

For the Strawberries

  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ lemon juiced

For the Cake

  • 1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large whole eggs room temperature, whisked together
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup buttermilk room temperature

Instructions

  • Lightly butter a square 8x8 baking pan and line it with parchment paper on all sides. Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.

Make the Crumb

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, flour, sugar, and brown sugar until crumbly. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.
    6 tablespoon unsalted butter, ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar

Make the Strawberries

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, flour, and lemon juice until combined. Set aside.
    1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour, ½ lemon

Make the Batter

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
    1 ½ cups + 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Scrape down the bowl. Slowly stream in the whisked eggs and vanilla, mixing very well after each addition. Do not do this too quickly or the mixture will curdle.
    3 large whole eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add in half of the dry ingredients and mix on low until almost combined. Then mix in the buttermilk, followed by the remainder of the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
    ¼ cup buttermilk
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, then spread the strawberries evenly over the top. Lastly spread the crumb out over the strawberries.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let it cool for 20 minutes on a wire cooling rack, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy!

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Notes

Step-by-step process photos are provided above, in the body of this post.

ingredient notes

  • Strawberries: You must use fresh and not frozen strawberries. Frozen strawberries have too much water for this recipe and will make it soggy.
  • Buttermilk: I don't recommend making your own buttermilk because it doesn't give it the same texture.
  • Eggs: The eggs should be at room temperature before use, otherwise the batter will be very dense.
 

recipe notes

  • Use a kitchen scale: Baking with a scale is faster, easier, and overall much more accurate than cup measurements.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: Using room temperature ingredients creates a smooth, fully blended batter that will result in a uniform texture and even baking.
  • Chill the crumb: If you don't chill it before baking, the butter will melt too quickly and you won't get crunchy pieces.

storage & freezing

  • Room temperature: You can store leftovers at room temperature, wrapped in plastic, or in a sealed container for 2-3 days.
  • Fridge: To keep leftovers fresher longer, keep them in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days. Because it uses all butter, it will naturally harden in the fridge. Let it come to room temperature before serving!
  • Freezer: Store any cut slices in a sealed container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg

The calorie information provided for the recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

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  1. Holli says

    March 29, 2023 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    I made it the other day and my boys loved it. Delicious recipe.

    Reply
  2. Vijay says

    March 06, 2023 at 7:38 am

    5 stars
    I tried this Strawberry crumbs recipe. Yummy and delicious and excellent. Thank you for sharing great recipe. I want add pic of my of the cake but here is no option for images.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      March 06, 2023 at 9:23 am

      That's amazing to hear!! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a review 🙂

      Reply
  3. Shannon says

    September 20, 2022 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    I subbed the strawberries with pears and added about 1/2 tsp cardamom to the flour. I also poached the pears first to soften them a bit. Delicious! The pear and cardamom pair so well with each other and it is the perfect way to use this seasons pears.

    Reply
  4. Diane Phillips says

    September 04, 2022 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I bookmarked this recipe a while back as I saw it on Instagram and finally decided to make it last night. Super easy to follow. I decided to use peaches since they are in season and that’s what I had. I added a little bit of vanilla bean powder as well. My son LOVES it and says it has the right amount of sweetness and he loves crumb cake. Looking forward to making it again with blueberries/strawberries per the original recipes. Highly recommend using stone fruit during the summer season.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      September 04, 2022 at 5:27 pm

      Thank you so much for the kind review Diane! I need to try this with peaches it sounds divine!!

      Reply
  5. Victoria Trac says

    August 24, 2022 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    My boyfriend loved it so much that within 15 minutes of his first bite, he had two pieces and asked for other fruit variations. The recipe turned out perfectly, but I did make a few adjustments for my kitchen. I’m including those here for anyone else baking at altitude.

    For reference, I’m at 4700’ of elevation, which is usually adjusted by baking 15-25° higher at less time. I also used a dark pan, rule of thumb there is 25° less. Those temp adjustments negate each other so I stuck with Cambrea’s suggestion of 350° but cut the bake time to 50 minutes. To help with the cake structure, I added 1 tbsp flour. The next time I bake this I will add an extra egg yolk for extra moisture. Baking in Colorado can be tough. Thanks Cambrea!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      August 24, 2022 at 5:24 pm

      Wow, thank you so much for including the adjustments you made for elevation! I know baking at different altitudes can really be a struggle for most people so I know this is going to be super helpful. I am so thrilled to hear it was well-loved and thank you so much for coming back to leave this thoughtful review!!

      Reply
  6. Wendy says

    August 23, 2022 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Turned out just as pictured.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      August 23, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      Love to hear that Wendy!!

      Reply
  7. Debbie Lowe says

    July 26, 2022 at 8:56 pm

    5 stars
    I've made this recipe multiple times!! So good! Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
  8. Eva says

    July 26, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    IT IS SO GOOD!!!! My three girls and husband absolutely died over how good it was. I have yet to try one of your recipes that we don't LOVE!!

    Reply
  9. Dana says

    July 26, 2022 at 8:54 pm

    5 stars
    I've made this recipe but with mixed berries sauce...the cake is AMAZINGGGGG!!!! It says moist for a couple of days 😍

    Reply
  10. Maggie Lambert says

    July 23, 2022 at 3:45 am

    5 stars
    I have made this recipe on several occasions and each time it was a hit. My daughter love it in the morning with eggs and sausage.

    Reply
  11. Minami says

    July 16, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    It was my first time to make a crumble cake. I'm so happy with how it turned out! The cake is buttery, fluffy, and moist, and it's good match with crispy crumbs.
    I was worried about if the strawberry made the cake soggy, but it hasn't happened! This amazing recipe helps you make a delicious strawberry cake with the great tips and explanations:)
    Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe!!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      July 16, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      Thank you SO much Minami!! And thank you for sharing it with me on Instagram! I loved seeing how it turned out 🙂

      Reply
  12. @mokabakes says

    July 13, 2022 at 4:52 am

    5 stars
    This recipe turned out delicious, will be making it again and again. I subbed the strawberries with seasonal tayberries and subbed some of the flour in the crumb with almond flour for a slightly nuttier taste. Love that this recipe holds up deliciously even with some minor changes.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      July 13, 2022 at 5:17 pm

      I love the tayberry addition! I've never had those before, thanks so much for the kind review!

      Reply
  13. Chelsea says

    July 10, 2022 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it was absolutely amazing!! My BF said it was the best dessert he's ever had!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:22 pm

      Wow!! Thanks so much, Chelsea, I'm so thrilled to hear you both loved it ☺️

      Reply
  14. Kara says

    July 10, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing! Made it for a friend’s party yesterday and it was gone before they even had dinner.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:23 pm

      Woo! love to hear that, thanks so much Kara! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Patrick says

    July 10, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Simply delicious. Can't say enough good things about this cake. If you haven't tried it yet, you're really missing out.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks so much Patrick!

      Reply
  16. Sommer says

    July 06, 2022 at 10:43 pm

    5 stars
    i made this for a 4th of july party and everyone absolutely loved it! thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      July 07, 2022 at 12:24 am

      Thanks so much Sommer!! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Sommer says

    July 06, 2022 at 10:42 pm

    5 stars
    i made this for a 4th of july party and everyone absolutely loved it! thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!

    Reply
  18. Weeziemom says

    July 06, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    In the brown sugar for the crumb is the measurement 1/4 cup or the 1/8 cup listed n the metric measurements? Can't wait to try this recipe

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      July 06, 2022 at 9:08 pm

      It should be 1/4 cup brown sugar for the crumb! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Andrea says

    June 27, 2022 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    The fresh strawberries and crumble on top take this buttery and fluffy cake over-the-top!

    Reply
  20. Toni says

    June 27, 2022 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    This is so perfect!! My kids couldn't stop eating!! We will definitely make it again!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      June 28, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      Love to hear that, thanks for the review Toni!!

      Reply
  21. Tayler Ross says

    June 27, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    I love strawberry anything all summer long. I made this crumb cake over the weekend and it was incredible! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      June 28, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      Amazing!! So glad you enjoyed it Tayler 🙂

      Reply
  22. Shweta says

    June 27, 2022 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    LOVE the buttery topping with the moist cake. So so delicious!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      June 27, 2022 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you Shweta!!

      Reply
  23. Michelle says

    June 27, 2022 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    Saw these on your Instagram and knew I had to immediately make them! Best decision ever -- these were so delicious, my kids begged me to make them again!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      June 27, 2022 at 11:13 pm

      Yay! Thanks Michelle!

      Reply
  24. Rachelle says

    June 10, 2022 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    This cake is buttery and moist, definitely a keeper! I brought this to work and all of my coworkers loved it!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      June 10, 2022 at 7:31 pm

      Yay! Love to hear everyone enjoyed it, thanks, Rachelle!

      Reply
  25. Emily says

    June 04, 2022 at 12:13 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE this cake—the strawberries, the buttery, fluffy base, the crumble. So incredible. However, everytime I make it, the middle is too goey OR I cook it enough so the middle is cooked and end up burning the edges. Any suggestions for getting a consistent bake throughout?

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      June 04, 2022 at 12:30 am

      Hi Emily! I'm wondering if your oven runs a little on the warmer side, that is usually the culprit when dealing with a gooey center and burnt edges. I would try decreasing your oven temp by 25 degrees and seeing how that works for you! Let me know how it goes, I'm so glad to hear you love this cake, it is hands down my favorite thing ever 🙂

      Reply
  26. Corolla says

    May 31, 2022 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday for the holiday and everyone devoured it!! I wish I would have saved a few slices for just myself because it was gone so fast 😭

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      May 31, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      I love that! Thanks so much for the kind review!

      Reply
  27. Rhodia says

    May 14, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    I have tried this recipe yesterday and everyone loved it!!! It so delicious and the perfect combination of moist, soft and crunchy!!! Perfect for coffee in the morning or tea time in the afternoon!! I wish I made double batch 😅

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      May 16, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      YAY! Thanks so much Rhodia! I'm so glad everyone loved it 🙂

      Reply
  28. Micki says

    May 10, 2022 at 11:40 pm

    5 stars
    This cake was somehow incredibly buttery while also being super light and fluffy. It’s incredible! I used strawberries and raspberries and it was absolutely delicious. Cannot recommend this cake recipe enough!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      May 11, 2022 at 1:09 am

      Okay, I'm loving the raspberry addition! Thanks so much Micki 🙂

      Reply
  29. Ayla says

    May 05, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    This recipe looks delicious! I’m looking forward to making this on the weekend. Do you think the recipe would work if I substituted some of the strawberry for rhubarb?

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      May 05, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      Hi Ayla! I can't say for sure but I think it would still be super delicious!! Let me know how it turns out! 🙂

      Reply
  30. Brianna says

    April 17, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for my family for Easter and it was so good! Everyone loved it!

    Reply
  31. Mariah says

    April 05, 2022 at 11:29 pm

    5 stars
    This cake was seriously the best!!! It was so easy to make and it had the best strawberry flavor. The crumb pieces were perfectly crunchy and just overall delicious, everyone in my family demolished the cake almost the first day!

    Reply

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