Description
Cozy up with this moist Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake, bursting with autumn flavors! A tender pumpkin base is topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumb layer, making it the perfect treat for holiday gatherings, breakfasts, or a quiet moment with tea. Easy to make and packed with seasonal warmth, this cake is a must-bake!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping
- In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
- Stir in melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Assemble the Cake
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake the Cake
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American