Sweet and Tangy Triple Berry Sour Cream Crumb Cake is a delicious summer treat. Easy to make and always a favorite with friends and family!
Triple Berry Sour Cream Crumb Cake is perfect for a warm summer night or serving for brunch with a cup of coffee. And who doesn’t love a delicious Baked treat? Try NY Crumb Coffee Cake and Banana Crumb Muffins.
Sabrina’s Triple Berry Sour Cream Crumb Cake Recipe
I normally don’t bake cakes often, but after a playdate for a friend I needed a delicious yet not too indulgent dessert to take with me. After some brainstorming, I decided on this recipe. It was a hit! The whole tray disappeared between about 10 of us. You can’t resist the tender, tangy flavor with a crispy crumb topping.
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Ingredients
Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 lemon zested
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted and cooled until just barely warm
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Cake:
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs and one yolk
- 1 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups mixed fresh blueberries, strawberries and blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350 F. Butter and flour a 10-inch round cheesecake (springform) pan.
- To make the crumb topping, in a small bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar and lemon zest.
- Add the melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture is crumbly.
- Put in the freezer while you make the cake batter.
- To make the cake stir together all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In medium sized bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream and vanilla until smooth and well blended.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine with a whisk until completely combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan. Toss the berries with ¼ cup of flour. Put the coated berries on the cake in an even layer.
- Take the crumb mixture out of the freezer and dot the top of the cake with pinches of it.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top.
- Bake until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 55 minutes
- Let it cool completely in the pan on a wire cooling rack.
- Remove from pan, dust with powdered sugar.
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Note from Sabrina
Don’t want to make this into a Triple Berry Cake? Substitute your favorite fruit! I’ve made it with a single berry, with peach and blueberry, with banana and mango, with red and green grapes and even with pear and fig. All delicious!
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About this Recipe
Triple Berry Sour Cream Crumb cake is tangy from the sour cream, sweet from the berries, and crispy from the topping. Tender, tangy, with a crispy crumb topping for the texture. Perfect for summer get togethers, enjoy for dessert or even for breakfast the next day.
Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes, this cake can be made and stored in the fridge tightly wrapped to prevent from drying out for up to 3 days before serving. You can also freeze the cake for up up to 3 months. Move it over to the refrigerator to make sure the cake is thawed.
Pairing Suggestions
This rich cake is easy to serve and pairs well with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream. You can also keep it simple with a dollop of whipped cream on top. If you would like to intensify the berry flavor, drizzle with Strawberry Topping. Or sit back and relax while sipping a warm cup of coffee in between bites.
How to Store
- Serve: Cake is best served warm or at room temperature. Store at room temperature covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil for up to 3 days.
- Store: Refrigerate cake in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Loosely place a paper towel under the lid to absorb moisture. Bring to room temperature to serve.
- Freeze: Cool cake completely before freezing. Wrap pan in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Remove plastic wrap before thawing so moisture doesn’t collect. Reheat in the oven on low or bring to room temperature before serving.
Frequent Questions
Yes, frozen berries will also work for this recipe. You do not need to thaw them beforehand, but they may release extra moisture so you may need to add a few minutes to the baking time.
If your crumb topping is too dry after baking, add a tablespoon of melted butter until it has reached the desired consistency.
Variations
- Berries: You can experiment with different types of berries. Try raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries for a unique flavor.
- Yogurt: You can use Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream. It adds a tangy twist and added protein.
- Citrus: Add a layer of lemon or orange zest to enhance the cake’s freshness.
- Nuts: Try adding walnuts or pecans for some added texture and crunch.
- Spices: You can play with the flavor of this cake by adding addition spices. Try it with cinnamon or nutmeg.
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this is right up my alley – can’t wait to try it!
I love everything about this dessert! It’s perfect for summer!
Thanks!
Blueberries and strawberries always work so well together. This looks amazing!
I can’t wait to try this recipe! It looks insanely delicious.
Aww, thank you! How sweet!
I love sour cream cake, but when you add the fruit and nuts that just takes it to another lever. would love to try.
Thanks! I love adding sour cream too, it is a genius hack that I love someone else thought of, haha.
I’ve always wanted to try a sour cream cake! The triple berry is perfect for summer, so yummy!
The sour cream adds an incredible amount of richness to the dish! You’ll love it!
That looks amazing! And something right up my alley…. can’t wait to try this for my family!
Thank you!
This is the best looking crumb cake I have seen. I am also a fan of your NY Crumb cake. You make desserts look so delicious.
How sweet! Thank you!
Sigh, I love everything about Williams Sonoma! This crumb cake looks absolutely heavenly.
Me too! It is totally my happy place!
I’m a sucker for dessert, but I’m calling this breakfast. And I’m calling it breakfast for the next week!
I think that is a great idea! breakfast it is!
Crumb cakes are one of my favorite treats. I’m also a big fan of pie with crumbly tops. So many yums!
I love crumb toppings on pies!
Oh my goodness this looks amazing! I’m going to make this for brunch this weekend!
Enjoy!
Not only is it gorgeous but, I bet it tastes amazing. What a great recipes, thanks!
Thank you!
Sabrina this cake is beautiful and so perfect for summer! I’m intrigued about your microwave cake from school! I’ve never made a cake in the microwave and typically they aren’t great for baking. Sounds like yours was a winner.
It was an interesting coffee cake. I remember chopping the nuts and mixing with the brown sugar and cinnamon before swirling it into the cake. There is definitely a memory of the rubbery texture though! haha.
You had me at easy.
Oh my goodness that looks delicious! I love anything with berries and a crumb topping. Yum!
Thank you!
Some foods are best left in our memories and not revisited (a mistake I have made time and time again.) But this cake looks utterly delicious and glad to read it is super simple.
Haha you’re telling me! My mom made this one baked egg dish for dinners that still makes me feel sick to this day when I think about it.
haha one of my first cooking memories is making meatballs in the microwave for my neighbors. I don’t even think I used any kind of seasoning besides salt and pepper and just stuck them in there and cooked it. They couldn’t have been good but the neighbors said they were 😉 This cake looks fabulous by the way, love any way to use summer berries!
Aww what sweet neighbors! I think my mom raved about the coffee cake too! It couldn’t have been great.
This is a beautiful cake, a perfect use for all the berries I’ve been buying lately!
Thank you so much!
What a brilliant recipe! I love this except I cant eat blueberries so I would trade for blackberries!
Thanks!
I haven’t had a crumb cake in so long – this really made me want to go bake right now! Love the addition of the fresh berries – what a perfect treat for a summer afternoon!
Thanks!
I’ve never made microwave coffee cake before! Does sound pretty magical…loll. As does this recipe!
Easy cakes are the best, especially when they are loaded with berries like this one. Gosh, I love everything about this cake. So pretty, too! Now I’m off to look at my Williams-Sonoma cookbooks for inspiration. 🙂
Williams-Sonoma cookbooks are the best! Thanks for the kind words!
I saw this on pinterest earlier today and was instantly in love! Man, you are making this pregnant mama hungry! It looks gorgeous and delicious.
You saw it on Pinterest?! Yay, it is making the rounds! B)
Oh my goodness I am out of my mind to try this. It looks like the perfect food for Sunday brunch.
Thanks! It would be great for brunch!
Just saying that make me roll it around on the tongue. Looks so good.
This looks so delicious. I will have to try making this on the weekend to serve at my BBQ. I am sure it will be a big hit.
Wonderful!
When I go out to eat I look at the dessert menu first so I know how much or little food to order. needless to say I’ll be trying this, it looks delicious.
Hahaha, I do the same thing! We could be fast friends!
I am not much of a baker but I am all about this cake. I am going to ask my husband to make it for me! ha!
Haha, you have it right! I should ask mine too, though I think he would laugh at me! He is not great in the kitchen 🙂
Oh wow- this sounds so good! What a great cake for the summer!
Thanks!
Yummy. I think I need to make this. It looks very good.
Thanks!
Holy yum that looks delicious! I’m going to put this on my recipes to try list.
I love that! Holy yum!
Oh that looks delicious. We just picked strawberries this week and now I have an idea what to make with some of them!
Oh man, I bet those strawberries are amazing!
Oh my goodness, yes! THis sounds just amazing. Like it is super-moist, yet has that crunch. Delicious… Thanks so much for sharing…
Haha, I like your style! When I see a recipe I like, I say “YES!” too 🙂
Oh my gosh this looks wonderful. I’m goi g to have to make it.
Thanks!
That looks so delicious. I love cooking with berries.
Hope you love it!
Wow does this look great! I love berry anything so this is right up my alley!
Thanks!
I always add sour cream to the boxed cakes I make, so I know all too well what a difference it can make. Anything with fresh berries is great for our summer cookouts.
Oooh I never thought of that! I have to be honest though, my favorite box mix recipe is for ice cream. I’m working on it right now. Cake Batter Ice Cream with Sprinkles 🙂
Yum. I love sweet and tangy. Would love to give this a try. Looks so good.
Thanks!
Well this does sound like a delicious fruity dessert. It would be a great one for a party.
It was a hit at our playdate and would be great for 4th of july!
Ooh great idea! I’d love to have some for the 4th!
I love any kind of crumb cake. The berries make this one sound even better than anything I have had. Yum!
Me too, I am a total sucker for crumb cake. I love this one but the NY Crumb Cake is always going to be my favorite because the crumb to cake ratio is so high! haha.
This sounds really good. I never would have thought to put sour cream in a cake. Thanks for the recipe.
Oh you’d love it! It makes cakes so moist and tender! with just the tiniest tang!
This looks amazing. I would love to make this for my next party.
Thank you!
I was just ooohing and aaaahing over your pics when my son came over and demanded that I make this. I cant wait to try your recipe! I know it is going to be a hit.
Aww that is so sweet! Give that boy some cake! haha.
Anything with sour cream in it is a winner for me! It gives things a lovely, barely there tang, and it makes for a moist cake.
Yes!
I think you should have written Dessert, then Dessert. Because I’m definitely having more than one piece of this when I make it!
Hahaha! I love that.
This cake looks amazing. I love how you put the berries on top of the batter and cover them with the crumb topping. I can’t wait to try it.
Hope you love it!
That looks so delicious! I love the berries, and sour cream always makes baked goods so moist.
Thanks!
That sounds absolutely delicious. I am drooling over here 🙂
Oh wow this cake looks and sounds so yummy! I might make this for my husband for Father’s day!
Thanks!