Viral Pumpkin Streusel Cake

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 1 Egg (large)
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 0.5 cup Butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (can substitute with buttermilk)
• 1 tsp Vanilla bean paste
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar (for crumble)
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (for crumble)
• 4 tbsp Butter (cold, for crumble)
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 2 tbsp Milk (for glaze)
• 0.25 tsp Pumpkin pie spice (for glaze)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, pumpkin puree, and melted butter.

3. 3

   Add the sour cream (or buttermilk) and vanilla bean paste to the wet mixture and mix well until smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in the flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

6. 6

   In a separate small bowl, prepare the crumble by mixing together the brown sugar, flour, and cold butter until it reaches a crumbly texture.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.

8. 8

   Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   While the cake is cooling slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and pumpkin pie spice to create the glaze.

10. 10

    Drizzle the spiced glaze over the warm cake before serving.

Notes

The author mentions that sour cream or buttermilk can be used interchangeably for moisture. For the best flavor, use vanilla bean paste rather than extract if available.

Nutrition per serving

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