Description
Seasonal comfort arrives with this pumpkin spice crumb cake, blending warm autumnal spices and rich, buttery textures. Delicate crumb topping and moist cake layers promise a delightful indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Crumb Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a 9-inch square pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth, unified wet mixture by whisking pumpkin puree, sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until fully incorporated and consistent in texture.
- Develop the dry foundation by combining flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt in a separate container, then gently fold into the wet ingredients until just combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- Craft the crumbly topping by blending flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon, then introduce melted butter and mix until the texture becomes loose and sandy.
- Transfer cake batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution, then generously scatter the crumb mixture across the surface for complete coverage.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the top develops a golden-brown appearance.
- Rest the cake in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Swap pumpkin puree with mashed bananas or applesauce for a different flavor profile and added moisture in the cake.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe completely gluten-free without compromising the texture and taste.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting half the sugar with monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie version.
- Enhance crumb topping’s crunchiness by adding chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture and nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg