Description
Delve into this cozy Earthquake Pumpkin Cake Recipe, a member of cherished Pumpkin Cake Recipes, saturating your palette with the essence of Fall Treats. Its moist layers, infused with Pumpkin Pie Filling spices, transform every slice into a comforting hug, perfect as a Rich Dessert for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- For the Glaze (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract, then add pumpkin puree and eggs.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until no flour streaks remain.
- Prepare streusel topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack. Optional: Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over cooled cake.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better blending.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Avoid frequent oven door opening to maintain temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Earthquake Pumpkin Cake, Pumpkin Dessert, Fall Treats, Pumpkin Spice