Description
Delightful Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake merges autumn’s warmest flavors into a single irresistible dessert. Spiced pumpkin layers and buttery crumb topping create a comforting treat you’ll crave through cooler seasons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (240 g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Workspace: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan with light grease or parchment paper lining.
- Create Crumb Topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, spices, and salt in a bowl, then drizzle melted butter and stir until clusters form with a rustic, uneven texture.
- Prepare Dry Cake Mixture: Whisk flour, leavening agents, salt, and warm spices in a separate bowl until completely blended.
- Develop Wet Base: Combine sugars and vegetable oil, whisking until smooth, then integrate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and pumpkin puree.
- Merge Ingredients: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a delicate cake texture, avoiding overmixing.
- Assemble and Decorate: Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth surface, and generously distribute reserved crumb topping for a textured finish.
- Bake and Rest: Bake for 40-45 minutes until a testing tool comes out clean and topping turns golden-brown, then allow cake to stabilize in pan for 15 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Optional powdered sugar dusting, then slice and serve at room temperature or slightly warm for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Spice Precision: Use freshly ground pumpkin pie spice or blend your own for more vibrant, intense flavor profiles.
- Moisture Management: Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense, tough cake texture; mix just until ingredients combine smoothly.
- Topping Technique: Squeeze crumb topping gently into small clusters for a more substantial, crunchy surface during baking.
- Temperature Control: Allow ingredients like eggs and milk to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure even, consistent cake texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg