Who needs another recipe for coffee cake or a fruit cake? You do! This strawberry crumble coffee cake with a beautifully dense yet light cake base, fresh strawberry layer and final sugar crumb topping is perfect!
Eating coffee cake is such a comforting enjoyment for me. I even have a specific way in which I enjoy my coffee cake. I like to serve it on a lovely vintage floral pattern plate slightly warmed with a cup of tea while I stare out of my window taking in the beauty of the morning. Call me anal but that’s exactly how I love it.
During summer, I love to play around with one of my favorite one layer coffee cakes by adding in seasonal fruit (try a rhubarb coffee cake too!) to perk it up a bit. That’s where this glorious Strawberry Crumble Coffee Cake comes in.
The base of this cake is one of my favorites. It has such a tender and buttery texture with a clean comforting taste that is out of this world. This cake layer is so darn good that it could really stand on its own with no assistance whatsoever. I could live off this cake.
But I, of course, jazzed it up with fresh sliced strawberries and a beautifully comforting sugar and butter crumble with hints of cinnamon. It is truly delicious. I love this Strawberry Crumble Coffee Cake warm or even served at room temperature because all of the flavors really meld together in the most sensational way. I also love this as a rhubarb cake too when that’s in season.
I hope all morning start with a slice of this and an ounce of peaceful comfort. This will be your favorite recipe for coffee cake.
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries sliced
- 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted then cooled
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and liberally spray 8x8 sized pan with non-stick baking spray.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat together butter and sugar on high speed for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add in egg and continue to mix until combined.
- Change mixer to low speed and slowly add in flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until just combined then pour in sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until it all just comes together without over mixing. Turn off mixer.
- Evenly spread cake batter in pan then top with sliced strawberries.
- Whisk together flour, both sugars, salt, and cinnamon until mixed.
- Drizzle butter over flour mixture and using a fork, stir together until crumbs form.
- Sprinkle crumbs over strawberries.
- Bake cake for 30-38 minutes OR until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool for at least 20 minutes then serve.
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Angela Sommers says
April 5, 2019 at 5:24 pmI just made this, and it’s over the top good. I mean, seriously good. It’s comfort food at it’s best, and spells “SPRINGTIME!” Thanks for your recipes, I have loved them all so far!
Tiffany says
August 10, 2018 at 11:37 amI made this cake for my co- workers and it was a huge hit in the office. Thanks
Brandon says
June 26, 2018 at 3:40 pmThis has to be the best coffee cake I’ve ever had I use margarine instead of butter it makes it even more moist after refrigeration than with the butter. I’ve used blueberry peach strawberries apples and I’ve even used the crumble for lemon crumb bars. I’ve also double layered it with fruit really no matter what you do with this recipe it always comes out just as amazing as before.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 28, 2018 at 10:00 amHooray this makes me so happy!!!!
JHarmon says
June 9, 2018 at 6:40 pmOMG I now have my perfect coffee cake recipe! I made strawberry and rhubarb so far. This recipe is just perfect, thank you so much for sharing it.
Emily says
April 9, 2018 at 8:15 pmThis is my favorite coffee cake. I make it just as the recipe states (okay, maybe I forget to bring the sour cream to room temp now and then), and it tastes wonderful every time. Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
April 14, 2018 at 5:05 pmOMG I’m so glad you enjoy this cake. It is one of my faves as well!
Lubna Khan says
January 16, 2018 at 8:44 amI don’t leave comments on any website. But I just baked this and I absolutely HAD TO!! It turned out beyond scrumptious!!! The family loves it. Thank you for this absolutely fantastic recipe. I’m so glad I stumbled across your website. Will definitely try other recipes too.
PS- I would give this recipe more than 5 stars!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
January 16, 2018 at 9:09 amFantastic! I am so so glad that you enjoyed this cake. It is one of my faves as well.
shannon says
October 2, 2016 at 11:08 amIt was the last day of the farmers’ market here in Seattle on Friday and I bought a bunch of strawberries. I was searching for a recipe that wasn’t too sweet and stumbled upon this and made it last minute. I added a little lemon zest to the cake batter. Oh my…soooooo delicious. So light, not too sweet, and the perfect crunch. One of my favorite coffee cake recipes. Thank you!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
October 10, 2016 at 3:33 pmI’m so so glad you enjoyed it. It is one of my fave recipes too!
Neeli @ Neeli's Unique Creations says
July 14, 2015 at 4:12 pmThis recipe looks so good Jocelyn! Lately I’ve been baking coffee cakes and I love them. My family would really love me if I made this for them. I’m printing this out and making it really soon. I can’t wait to try it.
Ben Maclain | Havocinthekitchen says
July 14, 2015 at 10:09 amI do love coffee cakes too, but I think I’ve never incorporated fruit or berries in them. That sounds and looks absolutely fabulous!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 15, 2015 at 9:43 amYou should totally try it. You will love it!
Chineka @ Savor The Baking says
July 14, 2015 at 8:34 amStrawberries are my favorite berry and these would be a great breakfast treat.
Celeste @TheWholeServing says
July 10, 2015 at 10:38 pmThis is a perfect lazy Saturday morning treat, paired with good coffee.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 12, 2015 at 8:25 pmI totally agree!
Jessica DeMay says
July 8, 2015 at 12:42 pmCoffee cake is one of my favorite treats ever! This one looks perfect with those fresh strawberries and that delicious crumb topping! I love it all!
Vineetha @ Mint and Mimosas says
July 8, 2015 at 12:27 pmI just love a good crumble. And strawberry crumble? Um, yup, that sounds delicious! This cake look great!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 9, 2015 at 3:59 pmYes it totally blew my mind as well.
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
July 8, 2015 at 5:05 amI also wish my mornings started off like this!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 8, 2015 at 7:28 amSame here girlfriend!
marcie says
July 7, 2015 at 8:53 pmI think I need to start serving myself coffee cakes on fancy plates — I would feel so special! This cake looks delicious, and that strawberry layer is just so pretty!
Jennie @onesweetmess says
July 7, 2015 at 3:03 pmVintage plates and crumb cake are meant for each other. I agree, you can’t have crumb cake without a hot cup of tea or coffee–it wouldn’t be right. This cake is stunning. Pinned.
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
July 7, 2015 at 12:13 pmI’ll take a bowl of crumb topping please… and the remaining coffee cake as a side. 😉
CakeSpy says
July 7, 2015 at 8:07 amCrumb cake is my favorite favorite – this looks like a fantastic summer version. Lovely!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 7, 2015 at 8:14 amIts my fave too!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
July 7, 2015 at 7:41 amYou have me longing for a lovely vintage floral pattern plate slightly warmed with a cup of tea and a beautiful morning! This is perfection, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 7, 2015 at 8:13 amWouldn’t that be a lovely morning?
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
July 6, 2015 at 6:36 pmThis is SO pretty!! I love coffee cake more than coffee, if you can believe it!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 7, 2015 at 8:13 amNope I can totally believe it. I feel the same way!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
July 6, 2015 at 3:59 pmLove this and those gorgeous plates! Pinned!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 4:00 pmThank you my dear!
Mir says
July 6, 2015 at 3:48 pmAs soon as I saw that crumb topping, my brain started firing off all kinds of crumb cake cravings. I love this with the fruit, too! But that topping. Oh, that topping. So. Want.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 4:00 pmYep that crumb topping is everything!
Tonya says
July 6, 2015 at 1:09 pmMorning rituals are the best! This cake screams, “To be eaten in complete solitude”! 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:59 pmAgreed. I like to meditate on a slice haha.
Zainab says
July 6, 2015 at 10:20 amI am just picturing an English tea with your coffee cake and floral china!! These will be perfect for that kind of morning. Can I be invited please?
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:59 pmYou are always invited my dear.
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
July 6, 2015 at 10:08 amI love the refreshing strawberry layer in this crumble coffee cake! It sounds amazing!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:58 pmThanks so much Sam!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
July 6, 2015 at 9:47 amI’m a sucker for coffee cakes, especially ones with a sugary crumb topping! (<–then again who isn't?!) Yours looks beyond glorious, girlfriend! This cake is THE breakfast of champions! Now hand me over a slice (or five)! Pinned!!♡
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:57 pmI agree! I think coffee cakes have a huge following out there!
Nora (A Clean Bake) says
July 6, 2015 at 9:29 amSuch a beautiful summery cake! It looks like the perfect breakfast!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:57 pmThank you so much hon!
Erin@WellPlated says
July 6, 2015 at 9:05 amGive me ALL THE CRUMBS!!!! Girl, you know the way to my heart all day, every day.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:57 pmCrumbs all day!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
July 6, 2015 at 8:51 amOh man. I’m looking at this gorgeous coffee cake and dreaming of the weekend. How is it only Monday! Ack! Love that strawberry ribbon in the middle!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:57 pmThanks so much hon! That ribbon is not only lovely looking but lovely tasting!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
July 6, 2015 at 8:17 amI don’t think I have EVER seen such perfect crumbles on a coffee cake. I just poured myself a cup of coffee, and I wish I had 2 slices of this cake to go with it! Pinned!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:56 pmWhy thank you honeybun!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
July 6, 2015 at 8:11 amI’ll take a huge slice of this glorious coffee cake! My morning should be starting off with a delectable crumb topping.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:56 pmI agree. This is the best thing ever for mornings!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
July 6, 2015 at 7:43 amGimme a slice of peace and comfort!!!! that’s exactly how I like to start every morning over here too and I LOVE those beautiful plates!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:55 pmThanks so much hon!! Woot woot!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
July 6, 2015 at 7:06 amhis looks amazing! I can’t resist anything with strawberries in it and that crumb topping has me drooling 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 6, 2015 at 3:55 pmThe crumb topping is killer!