Description
Pumpkin spice crumble cake elevates autumn desserts with its rich, warming flavors and irresistible texture. Delicate spices and buttery crumble topping create a comforting slice you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumble topping)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumble topping)
Crumble Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed, for crumble topping)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened, for crumble topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9-inch round cake pan with grease to ensure easy cake removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients, whisking flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and granulated sugar until evenly distributed.
- Create a smooth mixture by beating eggs and incorporating pumpkin puree, then gently blend in softened butter until the wet ingredients are well integrated.
- Delicately fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a tender cake texture.
- Craft the crumble topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon until it forms a loose, sandy consistency.
- Divide the cake batter into two layers within the prepared pan, strategically sprinkling crumble topping between and atop the batter to create a delightful texture variation.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
Notes
- Swap out all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia to create a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother batter and more even baking, preventing potential lumps or uneven mixing.
- Gently fold wet and dry ingredients to maintain cake’s light, fluffy texture and avoid overmixing which can create dense results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg