grandma jojo's crumb cake

MONROE TWP, NJ
Updated on Jul 12, 2012

I've made this recipe for years and it's a family favorite.My grandkids love this cake. They love putting the crumbs on the top and when it's baking, the house smells of butter and cinnamon.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 15-20 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds butter, melted
  • 5 cups flour for crumb topping
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • dash salt
  • 2 cups flour for cake bottom
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • YOU WILL NEED A TOTAL OF 7 CUPS OF FLOUR. 5 FOR CRUMBS & 2 FOR CAKE BOTTOM

How To Make grandma jojo's crumb cake

  • Step 1
    First melt 1 1/2lbs butter. Let it cool.
  • Step 2
    Crumb topping. 5 cups flour, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon. Dash of salt. Add the above ingredients with the melted butter. Toss together and set aside.
  • Step 3
    For the Cake Bottom, Sift together 2 cups flour, 3 tsp. baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 times.
  • Step 4
    After sifting, add 2 eggs beaten, 3/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoon butter softened. Spread in 15 x 10 rimmed pan that has been greased and floured.
  • Step 5
    Drop the crumbs on top and bake at 325 degrees for 45-50mins. Cook and sprinkle with confectioners sugar

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #butter
Keyword: #eggs
Keyword: #cinnamon
Keyword: #flour
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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