This delightful pumpkin spice crumb cake is the perfect treat for fall gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. With its warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, this cake is sure to bring joy to your table.
The recipe is simple to follow and creates a moist, flavorful cake topped with a buttery crumb topping. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy the essence of pumpkin spice in a delicious dessert.
Delicious Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake
This pumpkin spice crumb cake features a tender pumpkin base infused with warm spices and a crunchy crumb topping. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for crumb topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for crumb topping
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed for crumb topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for crumb topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use a fork or your fingers to combine until crumbly.
- Assemble: Pour the pumpkin batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the wonderful flavors of pumpkin spice!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
