Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake: A Cozy Fall Treat

When the air turns crisp and the leaves don their autumn colors, nothing evokes the spirit of fall quite like the warm aroma of pumpkin spice. One of the most comforting ways to enjoy this seasonal flavor is in a Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake—a soft, tender cake topped with a buttery, spiced crumb that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with coffee, this cake combines the richness of pumpkin with the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Let’s dive into how to make this irresistible fall dessert.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

• ½ cup buttermilk

For the Crumb Topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup brown sugar, packed

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Prepare Your Oven and Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.

Step 2: Make the Crumb Topping

1. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

2. Cut in the cold butter cubes using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Set aside in the refrigerator to keep the butter cold while you make the cake batter. This helps the crumbs stay crisp while baking.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients for the Cake

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This ensures the spices are evenly distributed throughout the cake.

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