Description
Indulge in the quintessential flavors of autumn with this irresistible Moist Pumpkin Crumb Cake. This recipe features a perfectly spiced pumpkin cake with a moist, tender crumb, topped with a delightful, buttery crumb topping for a contrasting crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup chopped nuts (if using), ½ cup rolled oats, and ¼ cup melted butter. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup pure pumpkin puree. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender cake.
- Pour the prepared cake batter into the greased pan and spread evenly. Generously sprinkle the prepared crumb topping over the entire surface of the batter. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20-30 minutes. For cleaner slices, transfer to the rack to cool completely to room temperature. Slice into squares and serve. This cake is delicious on its own or with whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg