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How to make a streusel, crumb topping

Streusel crumb topping on top of pumpkin coffee cake next to a pink vintage pyrex bowl.

This easy and delicious streusel, crumb topping, for baking is perfect for any recipe that calls for a crumb topping. It’s perfect on cakes, muffins, pies and pastries.

I love using this streusel, crumb topping recipe on top of coffee cake. Check out how I used it on my Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake. A perfect recipe for a cozy fall day and your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients for making a streusel, crumb topping:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 tbls unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

How make a streusel, crumb topping:

  • 1.) Put the flour, sugars, salt and cinnamon (if using) into a medium bowl.
  • 2.) Melt the butter in a small saucepan on the stove or in 14 second increments in the microwave.
  • 3.) Pour the melted butter into the dry mixture and start mixing together using a wooden spoon. After it starts to come together I move to using my hands to finish mixing. Rub in your hands until it comes together into a rough crumb with pieces about the size of peas. Bake according to the the directions for the recipe of the cake, muffin, pie or pastry recipe.

Notes:

  • I find adding cinnamon to the streusel, crumb topping is perfect for spiced cakes and muffins. Such as my pumpkin cream cheese coffee cake recipe. But I like to leave it out for recipes that don’t have other spices like blueberry muffins. You can even omit the cinnamon add about 2 tsp lemon zest for recipes that use berries and other fruit to brighten the flavor.
  • Make sure the butter isn’t too hot before adding. It can be a little warm but you don’t want it piping hot.
Yield: About 3 cups

Streusel, Crumb Topping

Streusel crumb topping on top of pumpkin coffee cake next to a pink vintage pyrex bowl.

This easy and delicious streusel, crumb topping, for baking is perfect for any recipe that calls for a crumb topping. It's perfect on cakes, muffins, pies and pastries.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 6 tbls unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  • 1.) Put the flour, sugars, salt and cinnamon (if using) into a medium bowl.
  • 2.) Melt the butter in a small saucepan on the stove or in 14 second increments in the microwave.
  • 3.) Pour the melted butter into the dry mixture and start mixing together using a wooden spoon. After it starts to come together I move to using my hands to finish mixing. Rub in your hands until it comes together into a rough crumb with pieces about the size of peas. Bake according to the the directions for the recipe of the cake, muffin, pie or pastry recipe.

Notes

  • I find adding cinnamon to the streusel, crumb topping is perfect for spiced cakes and muffins. Such as my pumpkin cream cheese coffee cake recipe. But I like to leave it out for recipes that don't have other spices like blueberry muffins. You can even omit the cinnamon add about 2 tsp lemon zest for recipes that use berries and other fruit to brighten the flavor.
  • Make sure the butter isn't too hot before adding. It can be a little warm but you don't want it piping hot.


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