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Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Irresistibly Moist Pumpkin Crumb Cake for Cozy Fall Mornings

This Pumpkin Crumb Cake is a must-make dessert that captures the essence of fall with its moist pumpkin base and crunchy crumb topping.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg can swap for pumpkin pie spice
  • a pinch cloves
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree homemade puree recommended
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk almond or oat milk for dairy-free
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg for crumbs

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Mixer
  • whisk
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. Using a mixer, beat together the wet ingredients until creamy and well combined.
  4. Gently combine dry and wet ingredients, ensuring no flour pockets remain.
  5. Prepare the crumb topping by mixing its ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
  6. Layer the pumpkin batter and crumb topping in the baking dish and bake for 45-55 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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