Crumb Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Crumb Cake offers a delightful combination of tender cake layers topped with a crunchy pecan and graham cracker crumb topping. Its rich, sweet flavor and satisfying texture make it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, appealing to those who love nutty, buttery baked goods with a hint of vanilla.

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 heaping teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs until light and frothy.
  2. Add sugar and beat until well combined.
  3. Mix baking powder and graham cracker crumbs together.
  4. Add the crumb mixture to the egg and sugar mixture and mix thoroughly.
  5. Add vanilla extract and fold in the pecans.
  6. Pour the batter into two greased or parchment-lined 9-inch layer cake pans.
  7. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

384 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.6g 9% DV
Total Fat 19.7g 25% DV
Carbs 40.2g 15% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2724.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 341.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 1552.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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