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Crumb Cake Recipe

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This delicious pumpkin crumb cake features a moist, spiced pumpkin base topped with a buttery, cinnamon-scented crumb topping. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a perfect treat for fall or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch cloves
  • 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup milk

Crumb Topping

  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed (1 stick)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
  3. Cream Butter and Pumpkin: Using an electric mixer, beat the room temperature butter and pumpkin puree together until well combined, even if slightly textured.
  4. Add Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla: Beat in the granulated sugar until well incorporated, then add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly between each addition.
  5. Combine Batter: Add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternately adding the milk in between. Beat on low speed after each addition until the batter is smooth and no streaks of flour remain. Set the batter aside.
  6. Prepare Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
  7. Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving to enhance flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure butter for crumb topping is very cold to help create a crumbly texture.
  • You can substitute pumpkin puree with canned pumpkin if fresh pumpkin is not available.
  • For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans over the crumb topping before baking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • This cake pairs wonderfully with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of cream cheese frosting.

Keywords: Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Cake, Fall Dessert, Spiced Cake, Pumpkin Crumb Cake

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