French Crumb Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: French

A rich, crumb-topped French-style cake featuring a moist sour cream base and a crunchy pecan and cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for dessert or teatime indulgence.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 pound butter
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup grated pecans

Instructions

  1. Mix sour cream with baking soda; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and egg yolks together.
  3. Add sugar to the creamed mixture.
  4. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together.
  5. Alternate adding dry mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Add vanilla and mix well.
  7. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  8. Fold beaten egg whites into the batter gently.
  9. Combine remaining ingredients (brown sugar, cinnamon, grated pecans) for the topping.
  10. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the batter.
  11. Use a knife to cut through the batter to create a marbled effect.
  12. Pour batter into a greased 8 x 11 1/2-inch pan.
  13. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
  14. Optional: sprinkle powdered sugar over the top before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

999 kcal 50% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 52.8g 68% DV
Carbs 113.8g 41% DV
Fiber 5.2g 18% DV
Sugar 35g 70% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12632.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 527.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 147.5mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 46.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Calcium 1680mg 100% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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