This is absolutely the best crumb/coffee cake I have ever tasted. And it is SO simple. You can whip this up in minutes with ingredients you always have around. I halved the recipe and baked it in an 8x8 pan, and it took 20 minutes. My husband is VERY happy.

Baking time incorrect. Takes at least double the baking time...in a correct temperature oven. All else would make a grand NY Crumb Cake.

This is wonderfully delicious and a real impressive crowd-pleaser. I would have given more stars, but it NEVER bakes in 20 minutes, not even close. I use convection bake 330 and still it is in for 30 minutes.

I make this recipe all the time for friends and family gatherings. Everyone raves about it.! However, I bake it for 40 minutes not 20. The first time I made it didn't look right, so I left it in the oven a bit longer. It comes out perfect with a 40 minute bake time. (After I mix the crumbs I put them in the refrigerator for @ 30 minutes to firm them up.)

This is exactly what a New York crumb cake should be-a thin layer of cake with a thicker crumb topping. I follow the recipe as written, and except for it needing more baking time than stated (more like 30 minutes,) it always turns out great.

Our family has used a recipe like this for as long as I can remember (and I'm 72). This is not a high-rising, fluffy cake. It is not meant to be. I divide the recipe between two 8" square pans so that I can freeze one for later after baking. Just follow the recipe as shown and I'll bet you'll enjoy the result.

I think the texture and presentation of this cake was just fine however it was very bland and just not sweet enough and for me to say that is huge considering I do not like super sweet cakes. I used an 8x8 pan for thicker pieces and the cook time appears to be way off as it took nearly 40 min on 325 degrees. I would make it again but this recipe needs modifications to enhance sweetness especially in the cake part. For a MS recipe I was disappointed because they are usually on point.

I followed the directions but the crumb topping was very moist. I rechecked the ingredients twice and watched the video twice. What went wrong? It's in the oven so I'll see what comes out.

I followed the directions but the crumb topping was very moist. I rechecked the ingredients twice and watched the video twice. What went wrong? It's in the oven so I'll see what comes out.

This recipe is fabulous and I've been making it for years. I make it for family, neighbors & friends and everyone loves it. I always have requests to make it for social gatherings & school events and for a copy of the recipe. I've substituted vegetable oil and fat free milk for whole when needed and it comes out great. I use a 9x13 cake pan and it is not dry and perfect with a cup of coffee/tea or a glass of milk. This is a staple recipe in our home and will be passed on for years to come.