Description
This homemade pumpkin spice crumble cake recipe combines the cozy flavors of fall with a moist pumpkin base and a buttery, spiced crumble topping. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, this cake is easy to make and loaded with warm spices. Pair it with a hot cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate seasonal treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Crumble Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Prepare the Crumble Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until crumbly.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add 1/4 tsp nutmeg or ginger to the cake batter.
Customize the topping with chopped nuts or a spiced glaze drizzle.
Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking mix for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9 slices
