Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Crumb Cake

Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Crumb Cake is a moist, flavorful cake that combines the warm spices of pumpkin with a crunchy pecan streusel topping. It’s perfect for fall, and pairs well with coffee or tea. Here’s a recipe for you!

Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Crumb Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Pecan Crumb Topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¾ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the Crumb Topping:
   • In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
   • Stir in the melted butter until crumbly, then fold in the chopped pecans. Set aside.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
4. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, oil (or melted butter), sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Combine:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix.
6. Assemble the Cake:
   • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
   • Sprinkle the pecan crumb topping over the batter.
7. Bake:
   • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cake cool in the pan before slicing and serving.

Enjoy this cozy treat with a cup of coffee or a warm drink!