As the weather cools and the leaves start to turn, there’s nothing quite like the warm, spiced aroma of pumpkin filling your kitchen. This pumpkin spice crumble cake is the ultimate fall dessert—rich, moist, and packed with comforting flavors. Whether you’re preparing it for a festive holiday gathering, a bake sale, or simply as a treat to enjoy with your morning coffee, this recipe is sure to impress. Unlike traditional dump cakes, this version has a luscious, creamy pumpkin base and a crisp, buttery topping that adds the perfect contrast in texture. Serve it warm, and it tastes just like a pumpkin cobbler. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Crumble Cake
- 1 can pumpkin, 15 oz. (425 g)
- 1 can evaporated milk, 12 oz. (355 ml)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 package spice cake mix or yellow cake mix, 18.25 oz. (520 g)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (115 g)
- 1 cup chopped nuts (any type, such as almonds) (120 g)
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Crumble Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
- Gently mix in half of the cake mix until just combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) pan.
- Evenly sprinkle the remaining cake mix and chopped nuts over the top of the pumpkin mixture.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the cake.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving, or let it cool completely for a firmer texture.
- Serve directly from the baking pan—pairing it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes it even more indulgent!
A Sweet Ending
This pumpkin spice crumble cake is the perfect blend of creamy pumpkin and crunchy, buttery topping, making it an unforgettable autumn dessert. Whether you enjoy it warm with ice cream or chilled as a snack, every bite delivers a taste of fall. It’s simple to prepare yet impressive enough to share—so go ahead and treat yourself to this cozy seasonal favorite!
