This Cream Cheese Crumble Cake is a delightful treat, combining a moist, tender cake base with a creamy, tangy layer of sweetened cream cheese. Topped with a buttery crumble, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday spreads.
Ingredients
For the Cake Layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, cold and cubed
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare Cake Layer:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese filling over the cake batter layer.
- Prepare Crumble Topping:
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter, and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbs form.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the cake layer is fully baked. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean, with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!
This cake tastes delicious on its own or with a dusting of powdered sugar on top.
