Decadent Chocolate Crumb Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Crumb Cake recipe combines rich chocolate flavor with a delightful crumb topping, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. The cake is moist and tender, enhanced by a layer of chocolate crumbs that add texture and sweetness.

This cake recipe is straightforward and ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. It’s perfect for serving at gatherings or enjoying with a cup of coffee.

Easy Chocolate Crumb Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Crumb Cake features a moist chocolate base topped with a buttery crumb mixture. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for crumb topping)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the buttermilk and mix until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and melted butter until crumbly.
Assemble the Cake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.