Crumb Cake (Krum Kuchen) Recipe

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Crumb Cake, also known as Krum Kuchen, is a light and fluffy cake that is traditionally served with coffee or tea. It is made with a yeast dough and is filled with a variety of different fruits, nuts, and spices. Crumb Cake is typically served in small squares or rectangles and is often decorated with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 mins
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 1 c Butter or other shortening
 2 c Sugar
 4 ts Baking powder
 4 ea Egg, separated
 1 c Milk
 4 c Flour
 1 x Butter, melted
 1 x Cinnamon


1

Combine sugar, flour and baking powder which have been sifted together.

2

Addthe shortening and crumb well with the fingers.

3

Take out 1 cup of crumbsand to the remaining add the well beaten egg yolks and milk.

4

Fold in thestiffly beaten egg whites.

5

Mix well.

6

Pour mixture into well-greased deeppans and sprinkle top with the crumbs.

7

Bake at 450-F about 45 minutes.

8

Sprinkle top with melted butter and cinnamon when finished baking.

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Ingredients

 1 c Butter or other shortening
 2 c Sugar
 4 ts Baking powder
 4 ea Egg, separated
 1 c Milk
 4 c Flour
 1 x Butter, melted
 1 x Cinnamon

Directions

1

Combine sugar, flour and baking powder which have been sifted together.

2

Addthe shortening and crumb well with the fingers.

3

Take out 1 cup of crumbsand to the remaining add the well beaten egg yolks and milk.

4

Fold in thestiffly beaten egg whites.

5

Mix well.

6

Pour mixture into well-greased deeppans and sprinkle top with the crumbs.

7

Bake at 450-F about 45 minutes.

8

Sprinkle top with melted butter and cinnamon when finished baking.

Crumb Cake (Krum Kuchen) Recipe

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