Browned Butter Sour Cream Crumb Cake

Name: Brown Butter Sour Cream Crumb Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 stick unsalted butter; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Sprinkle Powdered Sugar (for topping); Sprinkle Cinnamon (for topping)

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This browned butter sour cream crumb cake is moist, flavorful, and delicious! This easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a snack.

It's a great one to make ahead of serving. Your whole family will love this recipe!

Recipe Inspiration

I've been in fall recipe testing mode, and I have been wanting to add more dessert recipes to the blog. I had lots of sour cream in the fridge, so I wanted to make a sour cream cake that was moist and perfect for fall.

This cozy cake is just that. With nutty browned butter, a cinnamon crumb topping, and moist texture, this cake is delicious year round!

This one is easily served for breakfast or dessert. Or serve it as a snack with your afternoon coffee!

I love topping this one with powdered sugar and cinnamon. It gives the cake a beautiful presentation and touch of sweetness!

Browned Butter Sour Cream Crumb Cake Recipe Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:

Butter - Unsalted
Brown Sugar
Cinnamon - For the topping and additional for topping the finished cake
Sugar
Eggs
Sour Cream
Vanila Extract
Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
Powdered Sugar - Optional, for topping the finished cake.

Directions

First, you'll combine your crumb toppings - butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor or bowl until crumbs are formed. Transfer to a plate and let refrigerate until firm for about 10 minutes.

Next, melt a stick of butter over medium-low heat and cook until the butter is brown, about 5 minutes. Pour the butter into a freezer-safe bowl and freeze until the butter is from but not frozen. This process should take about 10 minutes.

Mix together firm browned butter, sugar, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Fold in the sour cream and vanilla. Then, add in flour, baking powder, and salt and mix everything together.

Scrape the cake batter into a cake pan and top with the chilled topping. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F or until the middle of the cake is cooked through.

Top with powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.

Kitchen Equipment

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Cake Pan: We recommend using a cake pan like this one for this recipe.
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Stand Mixer: If you love baking, investing in a stand mixer will be a game changer for you! I have the classic KitchenAid stand mixer and I love it.

Recipe Variations

Here are a few ways you can change up this recipe:

Change up the topping: You can always change up the topping by adding nuts or flour to the topping of the cake. This will add to the flavor and texture of the cake!
Make into cupcakes: You can make this cake into cupcakes if you wish - yum! Check out King Arthur's guide on how to do this.
Gluten Free: Just use Gluten Free flour!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a crumb cake and a coffee cake?

A crumb cake has a crumb top of the cake compared to a coffee cake. Both are moist, dense cakes that are great for breakfast or dessert.

What does putting sour cream in a cake do?

Sour cream adds moistness to a cake. Adding sour cream to a crumb cake ensures it will be fully moist and delicious.

Why should I brown butter in a cake?

Browned butter adds a nutty flavor to the cake, giving it a richer and more delicious flavor.

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Brown Butter Sour Cream Crumb Cake

This browned butter sour cream crumb cake is moist, flavorful, and delicious! This easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a snack.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Wait Time 10 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10 servings

Calories 455 kcal

Ingredients

For the Topping:

½ stick unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Cake:

1 stick unsalted butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Sprinkle Powdered Sugar for topping
Sprinkle Cinnamon for topping

Instructions

Combine topping ingredients in a food processor or mix well until small crumbs are formed. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat and cook until the butter is brown, about 5 minutes, then pour into a bowl and freeze until firm but not completely frozen, about 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix together firm browned butter, sugar, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Fold in sour cream and vanilla and mix well. Add in flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until everything is combined.
Scrape cake batter into a cake pan and top with chilled topping. Bake for 45 minutes or until the middle is cooked through.
Top with powdered sugar and cinnamon before serving.

Keyword Brown Butter Sour Cream Crumb Cake

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