Crumb-Topped Strawberry Coffee Cake

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

9 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022
"With two busy children, I like to have recipes that get me out of the kitchen fast," notes Rose Palsgrove of Piqua, Ohio. "Our neighboring town hosts a strawberry festival every June, so strawberry recipes are popular in our area. This one is simple and delicious. Serve it warm.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the egg, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with strawberries.
  2. For topping, combine flour and sugar in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans if desired; sprinkle over strawberries.
  3. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 254 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.