Description
Warm autumn moments come alive with homemade Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake, a delightful dessert that whispers comfort and nostalgia. Buttery crumbles and rich spices invite friends and family to gather, savor, and create delicious memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a 9-inch square pan with grease for smooth cake release.
- Create a flavor foundation by thoroughly blending all dry ingredients including flour, sugars, spices, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing vessel.
- Craft a moist mixture by whisking together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold the liquid components into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter and maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Construct the crumb topping by combining flour, sugars, cinnamon, and melted butter, using fingertips to create a sandy, irregular texture.
- Generously scatter the crumb mixture across the cake’s surface, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the top appears golden brown.
- Allow the cake to rest and cool completely, which helps set the structure and enhances the integrated flavors before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture throughout the cake.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can lead to a tough, dense cake – stir just until ingredients are combined.
- Dust the crumb topping with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and elegant presentation.
- Swap out vegetable oil for applesauce to reduce fat content and add natural sweetness for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg