Description
Indulge in the ultimate autumn treat with this moist, spiced pumpkin cake topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan streusel. Perfect for cozy afternoons, this recipe combines the earthiness of pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. It offers a professional-level bakery experience at home that is both simple to make and deeply comforting. Whether served with a warm cup of tea during a chilly morning or shared with friends, this cake brings the nostalgic magic of harvest baking directly to your table.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup 100% pumpkin puree
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
1/4 cup light brown sugar (for topping)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
2 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed (for topping)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and baking soda.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
In a small bowl, combine the topping flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter, using a fork or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the chopped pecans and sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing.
Notes
Ensure your pumpkin puree is 100% pure squash and not sweetened pie filling. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For a deeper flavor, toast the pecans lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the crumb topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg