Some desserts don’t just taste like fall—they feel like fall. Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake is one of those magical bakes that wraps a kitchen in warmth, fills a home with the scent of cinnamon, and delivers a bite so soft and comforting that it instantly becomes a repeat-season favorite.
With its moist pumpkin base, buttery cinnamon crumble, and luscious glaze, this cake doesn’t merely celebrate pumpkin spice season—it embodies it.
Perfect for crisp mornings, holiday brunches, or late-night treats with a warm drink, this cake promises the kind of cozy nostalgia that defines autumn baking.
Why Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake Is a Fall Essential
1. The texture is irresistible
Think tender pumpkin cake topped with a thick layer of cinnamon-brown sugar crumbs. Every slice offers a contrast of soft and crunchy.
2. Pumpkin and spice bring warmth
A blend of pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves creates that classic seasonal flavor people wait all year for.
3. The crumb topping steals the show
Rich, buttery, and slightly crisp on top, the crumb layer elevates this from a simple cake to a bakery-style masterpiece.
4. It works for breakfast and dessert
With coffee? Perfect. After dinner? Still perfect.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Cake
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup pumpkin purée
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk or buttermilk
For the Crumb Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Vanilla Glaze (optional but recommended)
1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake
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