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Maple Streusel Pumpkin Cake


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

For the cake:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ginger
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the maple streusel topping:
• ½ cup old-fashioned oats (gluten-free if needed)
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch or 8-inch round baking pan.
  2. Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugars, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Spread into the pan.
  5. Make the streusel: In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, maple syrup, cold butter, cinnamon, and salt. Use a fork or fingers to mix into crumbly clusters.
  6. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  7. Bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream!

Perfect for Thanksgiving, brunch, or cozy fall afternoons!

💡 Make ahead: Store covered at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5. Reheat gently before serving.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins , Cook Time : 40 mins , Total Time : 55 mins , Servings : 9 slices , Calories : 260 , Net Carbs: 34g , Fats: 12g , Protein: 4g