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Pumpkin Crunch Cake: The Ultimate Fall Dessert Recipe


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

For the cake:
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour (gluten-free if needed)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the crunch topping:
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, maple syrup, melted oil, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until well combined.
  4. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
  5. In a small bowl, combine chopped nuts, coconut sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle the crunch topping evenly over the batter.
  7. Bake 25–28 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

💡 Delicious on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt!

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 10 mins , Cook Time : 28 mins , Total Time : 40 mins , Servings : 9 squares , Calories : 150 , Net Carbs: 12g , Fats: 10g , Protein: 4g