Pumpkin New York-Style Crumb Cake Recipe

Name: Pumpkin New York-Style Crumb Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE HOMEMADE SPICE MIX (SEE NOTE):; 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Allspice; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 1/8 teaspoons Ground Cloves; FOR THE TOPPING:; 2/3 cups Light Brown Sugar, Lightly Packed; 1-3/4 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour Or All-Purpose Flour; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Slightly Softened; FOR THE CAKE:; 1/3 cups Canola Oil; 3/4 cups Light Brown Sugar, Lightly Packed; 1 whole Large Egg; 2/3 cups Pumpkin Puree (canned Is Fine); 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 1-1/4 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour Or All-Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/8 teaspoons Baking Soda; Butter, To Grease The Dish; 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar, For Topping

Servings: persons

FOR THE HOMEMADE SPICE MIX (SEE NOTE):
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Ground Allspice
1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1/8 teaspoons Ground Cloves
FOR THE TOPPING:
2/3 cups Light Brown Sugar, Lightly Packed
1-3/4 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour Or All-Purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Slightly Softened
FOR THE CAKE:
1/3 cups Canola Oil
3/4 cups Light Brown Sugar, Lightly Packed
1 whole Large Egg
2/3 cups Pumpkin Puree (canned Is Fine)
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1-1/4 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour Or All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/8 teaspoons Baking Soda
Butter, To Grease The Dish
2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar, For Topping

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1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Generously grease a 7x11-inch rectangular baking dish or a 10-inch round pan with butter.
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2. In a small bowl mix together all of the spices for the spice mix; set aside.
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3. For the topping, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, 1 3/4 teaspoons of the spice mix (or pre-made pumpkin pie spice mix), salt, and vanilla in a large bowl. Use a fork to cut the butter into the mixture, then once the dough forms pieces the size of peas, use your hands to work it until it forms large wet crumbs. Set aside.
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4. For the cake batter: In a large bowl whisk together the oil, brown sugar, egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and the remaining spice mix (or 1 3/4 teaspoon pre-made pumpkin pie spice mix). Be careful not to over-mix.
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5. Spread the batter out into the prepared pan and sprinkle on the crumble topping. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly moist with just a couple crumbs, about 25 to 30 minutes.
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6. Cool completely, and then sift the powdered sugar on top of the cake.
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Notes:
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- Spice mix: Instead of making your own spice mix, you can use pre-made pumpkin pie spice mix instead. Use 1 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix for the topping and 1 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix for the cake.
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- Baking time: Like the recipe says, be sure to take this cake out of the oven when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly moist with a couple crumbs. Once it cools, it is perfect like this and you don't want it overcooked!

986

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE HOMEMADE SPICE MIX (SEE NOTE):, 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Allspice, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin New York-Style Crumb Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Pumpkin New York-Style Crumb Cake

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