Description
Homemade pumpkin spice crumble cake blends warm autumn flavors with comforting textures. Seasonal ingredients and simple techniques create a delightful dessert that connects you with traditional baking pleasures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) pumpkin puree, canned
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) vegetable oil
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (45 g) rolled oats
- ⅓ cup (70 g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper for effortless cake removal.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a medium bowl until completely integrated and lump-free.
- Wet Ingredient Harmony: Combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Batter Creation: Delicately fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a light, airy texture, being careful not to overmix.
- Crumble Topping Crafting: Mix flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl, then drizzle melted butter and work with fingertips until creating rustic, uneven crumbs.
- Assembly and Baking: Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth surface evenly, and generously scatter crumble topping across entire cake surface. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and top turns golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and cool completely in pan. Optionally, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a delicate glaze, drizzling artfully over cooled cake.
- Serving: Cut into squares and serve at room temperature, complemented by whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent experience.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter minimally to maintain a light, tender cake texture and avoid developing tough gluten strands.
- Spice Balance: Adjust spice quantities to personal taste, ensuring the pumpkin flavor remains prominent while creating a warm, aromatic profile.
- Moisture Management: Check cake doneness with a toothpick test; avoid overbaking to preserve the cake’s soft, moist interior.
- Crumble Consistency: Create irregular crumb sizes by using fingertips to mix topping, which generates a more interesting and crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg