04/28/2026
Strawberry Vanilla Crumble Breakfast Cake with Jammy Spring Pockets
I wanted a cake that felt sweet enough for a little treat but still simple enough to set on the breakfast table without a second thought. The strawberries melt into soft jammy pockets, the vanilla crumb stays tender, and the buttery topping gives every slice that lovely homemade finish that disappears fast once it is cut.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped strawberries
Crumb Topping:
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cold butter
Methods:
Heat your oven to 350 F and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl beat the butter and sugar until fluffy and pale.
Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk and vanilla until smooth.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
Gently stir in the chopped strawberries.
Spread the batter evenly into the pan.
Rub together the topping flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.
Scatter the topping over the batter in an even layer.
Bake for 32 to 38 minutes until golden and set in the center.
Cool slightly before slicing so the fruit pockets stay soft and glossy.
Nutrition: 275 kcal | 10 g fat | 40 g carbs | 4 g protein