Pumpkin Spice Cake with Streusel Topping and Sweet Glaze

This Pumpkin Spice Cake is a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. Made with real pumpkin puree and a blend of warm spices like nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon, this cake is moist, flavorful, and irresistibly aromatic. A crunchy streusel topping adds a delicious textural contrast, while a simple vanilla glaze drizzled over the top brings a touch of sweetness. This cake is perfect for cozy fall gatherings, as a dessert, or even as a special breakfast treat.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups cake flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

For the Streusel:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 Tbsp melted butter
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare Oven: Preheat to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 baking dish, optionally lined with parchment paper.
2. Make Streusel: Combine flour, cinnamon, sugars, and butter until crumbly. Set aside.
3. Cake Batter: Mix pumpkin purée, eggs, vanilla, yogurt, oil, and sugars. Add flour, baking soda, powder, and spices. Mix until combined.
4. Assemble: Pour batter into the dish, spread evenly, and top with streusel.
5. Bake: Place in the oven for about 40 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness.
6. Cool: Allow the cake to cool.
7. Prepare Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Drizzle over cooled cake.
8. Storage: Store in the fridge after a day.

Notes:

• Cake flour results in a lighter, fluffier cake, but all-purpose flour can be used if needed.
• The combination of sour cream or Greek yogurt adds moisture to the cake.
• This cake is perfect for pumpkin spice lovers and those who enjoy a blend of sweet and spicy flavors.

Enjoy this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Streusel Topping as a delightful way to celebrate the flavors of fall!