Here’s your complete and detailed recipe for Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake 🎃🍰 — cozy, spiced, and perfect for fall!
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Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake
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Introduction
This Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake is a warm, comforting dessert that captures the essence of fall in every bite. With a soft, spiced pumpkin cake base, buttery cinnamon crumb topping, and a sweet vanilla glaze, it’s the ultimate treat to enjoy with coffee or tea on a crisp autumn day.
Ingredients
For the Crumb Topping
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Pumpkin Cake
1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (245 g) pure pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup (80 ml) buttermilk (or regular milk as a substitute)
For the Vanilla Glaze (Optional but Recommended)
½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crumb Topping
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour in melted butter and stir until the mixture forms moist, crumbly clumps.
Set aside while you make the cake batter.
2. Make the Pumpkin Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add half the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then the buttermilk, followed by the remaining dry ingredients. Mix just until combined — do not overmix.
3. Assemble the Cake
Pour the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter, pressing gently to help it stick.
4. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before glazing or serving.
5. Add the Glaze (Optional)
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled crumb cake.
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How to Make (Summary)
Mix crumb topping → Prepare pumpkin batter → Layer and bake → Cool → Add glaze → Slice and enjoy!
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Variations
Nutty Topping: Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumb mixture for crunch.
Maple Glaze: Replace milk with maple syrup for a cozy fall twist.
Mini Loaves or Muffins: Pour the batter into muffin tins or mini loaf pans — just reduce baking time to 20–25 minutes.
Cream Cheese Swirl: Swirl in a simple cream cheese mixture (cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla) before baking for a richer flavor.
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Tips
Make sure to use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling (which already contains sugar and spices).
Don’t overmix the batter — this keeps the cake soft and fluffy.
If the crumbs seem too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons more melted butter.
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Warm individual slices slightly before serving for that just-baked taste.
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Conclusion
Soft, moist, and perfectly spiced — this Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake is fall baking at its finest. Whether you enjoy it warm for breakfast or as an afternoon treat, every bite delivers cozy pumpkin flavor and irresistible cinnamon crumbs.