How to make cake crumbs – a simple step-by-step process
Aug 21, 2025
Crumb or lump?
Crispy crumb topping , also known as crumb topping , is the perfect finishing touch that transforms an ordinary cake into a treat that will leave you wanting more. Whether you're baking fruitcake, yeast-raised cakes, or a sponge cake, crumb topping is always the perfect crunchy contrast to the soft dough and juicy fruit.
If you're wondering, "How do you make cake crumbs?" the answer is simple. All it takes is three ingredients, a few minutes of work, and the result is an absolutely brilliant sweet treat.
A simple step-by-step process for making crumbs
Ingredients for the crumb
60 g semi-coarse wheat flour
40 g cane sugar
40 g cold butter
Procedure
Quickly rub the flour, sugar and cold butter between your fingers. You will have a mass that you can simply sprinkle on the cake batter before baking and you're done. PS: check out the tips below.
The butter must be really cold - this is the only way the crumb will have a beautifully crispy texture.
Instead of cane sugar, you can use granulated or vanilla sugar for a milder taste.
You can also add ground nuts or cinnamon to the crumbs if you want to make the cake special.
What is a crumb good for?
– Fruit pies – plums, apples, apricots, blackberries
– Yeast cakes – with cottage cheese, poppy seeds or jam
– Cakes and muffins – the crumb will add a beautiful crunch even to a simple dough
Want to try the crumb topping now? Check out my recipe for blackberry crumb cake , which will elevate it to the main star, or check out other sweet recipes .
