Spoil Mom this Mother’s Day with this Apricot Preserves Crumb Cake. It’s the perfect breakfast in bed treat for the woman who deserves it all on her special day!
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Happy Monday folks! I hope everyone’s holiday was wonderful. Did you pull off your holiday meal without a hitch? I hope so. We enjoyed a sunny, 80 degree day at the Jersey Shore and a nice relaxing dinner on Easter Sunday, so it couldn’t have been more perfect! So with the Easter and Passover holidays now behind us, we’re moving right along, and next up, Mother’s Day.
I usually don’t like to rush things because time passes quickly enough without my help. But once Easter is behind us, I start counting the days to two of my favorite holidays….Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, the kickoff to summer! If you are a regular follower of the blog, you know I’m a planner. Nothing sneaks up on me. Weeks in advance, I’ve got things all planned out.
And we all know how important Mother’s Day is right? Face it. None of us would even be here without the woman we all call Mom. So on her special day, we need to pull out all the stops and treat her like a queen!
This year I’ll be spending Mother’s Day with my mother in sunny Florida. I can’t wait. I’m super excited! I’ll be treating her to breakfast in bed with one of her favorites, this Apricot Preserves Crumb Cake.
Crumb cake is extremely popular at the Jersey Shore and it’s one of my mom’s favorites. I’ve been making my own homemade crumb cake for years, but recently I’ve decided to step it up a notch with a delicious layer of apricot preserves that’s nestled in between the incredibly moist cake and the thick layer of crumb that’s got a hint of cinnamon and cardamon. It’s absolutely amazing guys! Just look at that layer of preserves and that thick crumb topping!
To make sure this crumb cake was irresistible, I made sure to use my favorite Bonne Maman Apricot Preserves. No skimping here folks. It’s the best of the best. All preserves and jellies from Bonne Maman are Non-GMO Verified, have no high fructose corn syrup, no preservatives added and no artificial coloring. And all the ingredients can easily be found right at home in your Bonne Maman’s (Grandmother in French) kitchen cabinet. Simple natural ingredients = perfection.
So start planning for that special mother in your life! Mother’s Day will be here before you know it! Enjoy!
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Apricot Preserves Crumb Cake
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- Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cardamon
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Cake:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 sticks, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 13 oz. jar Bonne Maman Apricot Preserves
- confectioner's sugar for sprinkling if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, combine sugars, cinnamon and cardamon. With a fork, stir in melted butter until well combined. Add flour and mix until crumbly. Set aside.
- Cake: In bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar at medium speed until fluffy, about 4 minutes scraping down the sides of the bowl when necessary. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and sour cream and beat until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With mixer on low, slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture.
- Spread batter into prepared pan evening top with a knife. Spoon the preserves over the batter, spreading to the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with the crumb mixture topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if crumbs begin to brown too much. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, if desired.
I love Bonne Maman preserves. They are so delicious and that jar is so stinkin cute. I wish I had this recipe for all my company over the weekend but it looks perfect for Mother’s Day!
I love all their preserves and jellies too Karen. My mother loves crumb cake, so I can’t wait to make this one for her when I visit for Mother’s Day! Happy Monday. Hope your Easter was wonderful!
Mary Ann, can this be made one day ahead? Or can it be mixed un baked the day before and then baked in the am? I would like to serve this for a brunch. Thanks in advance.
Yes Dana, you can make it a day ahead. If you have a cake carrier with a lid, you can store it in that. If not, just cover loosely with foil.
So sweet you are flying to Florida for Mother’s day, Mary Ann! Makes me wish I could fly there too to be with my mom! Bonne Maman preserves are definitely the best, and you KNOW I have a few jars in my pantry and one, opened, in my fridge! Totally thinking I should whip up this gorgeous crumb cake, crawl back into bed and celebrate myself with a few slices… because Monday. ;) Crumb cakes are my weakness, so I definitely have to make this soon! Cheers, my dear!
Crumb Cake is my ultimate Jersey shore breakfast treat Chey! And the apricot preserves definitely steps it up a notch. Can’t wait to see my mom! Happy Monday!
I just love Bonne Maman preserves! Your apricot crumb cake looks absolutely to die for Mary Ann!
Me too Alida! This crumb cake is one of our favorites. If you live at the Jersey shore, crumb cake is a staple! Happy Monday!
Can’t eat a good slice of crumb cake – often times that top is one of the best parts!! I can’t believe you are talking about Mother’s Day, but, believe it or not, it really is soon here! How fast the time flies! Love how you’ve incorporated the preserves in this cake. I could definitely go for a slice of this beauty right now. Happy Monday, my friend! Cheers to a great week! xo
I know, but time seems to fly this time of year! It will be here before we know it. I can’t wait to make this one for my mom Dawn. Crumb cake is definitely a Jersey shore fave! Have a great week! XO
I love to have a cake like this around on my counter. It’s so perfect any time of day! It would be a wonderful treat for mom on Mother’s Day, too and even better with great preserves. Beautiful!
I agree Jennifer! Although it might be dangerous for me if I was home alone! The preserves filling pushes this one over the top!
This is beautiful and so delicious! I love the addition of Bonne Maman preserves as a center layer! This definitely beats the cold scrambled eggs and burnt toast that I made for Mom as a child…but you would have thought it was the best she ever ate! Thanks for sharing, Mary Ann!
Thanks Annie! My mom loves this one. It’s actually pretty easy to whip up too. Have a wonderful week!
I CAN’T get over that topping!!!!
I know, that crumb tho….so irresistible!!
How fantastic that you are going to spend Mother’s Day in Florida with your mom. I’m sure she would love this cake because it looks amazing! What a great idea to add apricot preserves!
I’m so excited Rachelle! The preserves make the cake!
Those preserves absolutely make this cake, it looks amazing!
Yes they do Matt! Love Bonne Maman preserves!
Bonne Maman preserves are EVERYTHING!!! I use the apricot one mixed with horseradish for a coconut shrimp dip…loving this sweet idea!!!
Oh, that sounds amazing Lindsay!!
It’s been a long time since I’ve been with my Ma on mother’s day. I miss her. So happy to hear you’ll be with your’s Mary Ann… super sweet of you to head to Florida. Your cake looks perfect and that layer of delicious apricot preserves…. mmmmm I’d love to be at your house sharing this with you! Gorgeous work, Mary Ann!
Thanks so much Traci. This will be a labor of love for sure. My Mom loves crumb cake. All of us Jersey girls love it! Happy Monday!
I absolutely love this cake and Bonne Maman Apricot Preserves!!!
Me too Alice!!
Bonne Maman preserves are definitely the best next to homemade! This looks amazing. I keeping my fingers crossed that someone makes it for me for Mother’s Day :)
hey definitely are Chris! Leave the photo on your computer screen for a bit…perhaps they’ll get the hint! Happy Monday!
Love this Mary Ann! That cake looks gorgeous!
hanks so much Debs! Those preserves and that crumb make a winning combo!
This looks wonderful, Mary Ann! And Bonne Maman is the only brand that we buy (if we’re not buying jam at a farmer’s market or making it) – I so appreciate that fruit is the first ingredient in their jams, not sugar!
Me too Marissa! Any of their flavors would be perfect in this crumb cake! I hope you give it a try!
I love Bon Maman apricot preserves and your crumb cake looks absolutely dreamy! :)
Thanks so much Laura! So do I. I’m a fan of all their products!
Yes, Please!!! I would love to have this cake served to me on Mother’s Day! It looks so delightful!
Maybe the kids will catch on if you leave the image on your computer screen for a few hours! I’ll keep my fingers crossed Kathy!
I’ve got those apricot preserves in my fridge, and now I want to make this cake with it!
Go for it Joanne! Hope you enjoy!
This is my mom’s favorite jam, Mary Ann! She was just out visiting for a month and I bought a jar since I know she loves it on her toast each morning. Will have to make this gorgeous cake the next time she comes to visit – I know she will love it!
PS: I love Bon Maman jars – they are so useful and cute with their cheery, checkered top!
I know, I love their preserves and jellies too Geraldine. Your mom would love this crumb cake! Hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday!
That crumb topping! Oh my gosh! This cake look just incredible! Love those apricot preserves too! :)
Thanks Tieghan! They’re my favorite!
That crumb!!! What a gorgeous cake Mary Ann!!!! xoxo
Thanks Rebecca! Can’t pass up some yummy crumb cake!
This crumb cake looks perfect, Mary Ann! That layer of apricot preserves looks so delicious! What a great Mother’s Day treat!
Thanks so much Jessica! I can’t wait to make it for my mom for Mother’s Day. Hope you give it a try!
This looks absolutely AMAZING Mary Ann! What a lovely Mother’s Day treat!!
Thanks so much Jackie! I don’t think you can go wrong with a crumb cake for mom on Mother’s Day! Right?!
This looks delicious, Mary Ann! I love those apricot preserves. And yes, Mother’s Day (and Mother’s!) are the most important of all! Glad you had a nice Easter. It was crazy warm here as well, which was a treat for sure!
This one is a dandy for sure Liz. It comes with some extra time at the gym but it’s so worth it. And Mom totally loves it! So glad your Easter was warm and wonderful!
OMG, yes yes yes PLEASE!! Crumb cake and apricot is a truly winning combination!
Thanks Jessie! I have to agree! We Jersey girls know our crumb cake!
Well, you had me at crumb cake, Mary Ann, so the preserves send it over the top into cake heaven! We are heading to NC on Mother’s Day weekend to see my daughter’s boyfriend graduate from Duke grad school, so it will be a celebratory weekend in all KINDS of ways! Hurray!
Sounds like fun Kate! Hope you all have a blast!
Cardamom + Cinnamon + Apricot = Perfection. Well done. I love crumb cakes, and this one has such a lovely combo of authentic well trusted jams.
It’s a winner Cindy! My mom loves it!
I made this cake on my nephew’s birthday, and man, it was too good to be true. My parents loved it too. Thank you very, very much for the recipe! This is a unique recipe which I haven’t seen anywhere else in the internet. Thank you!
So happy it was enjoyed by all Jasmine! Thanks so much for following along here at the BHK!
Thank you, dear Mary Ann! I missed to mention your name in my previous comment.
-Jasmine
No worries! You’re so welcome!