Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake

Nothing says back to school, back to the daily grind, back to the workweek like a tray of this Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake. It’s a brown sugar-infused delight of cake and crumb that calls you into the kitchen from the doorway, requiring you to take a slice, pour a glass of milk, and put an end cap to finish off the hectic marathon of a day. It’s simple and versatile, adapting to whichever season, infusing classic warming spices to compliment the pumpkin in a satisfying way.

Nowadays, pumpkin spice is slapped onto a variety of foods, even if they are questionable pairings. But pumpkin spice is a perfect companion in this any-time-of-the-day crumb cake. An array of complimentary spices pairs with pumpkin to make a batter that is rich and perfumed with a wonderful aroma. The crumble too is lightly spiced with a bit of autumn in each and every bite.

This batter is quick to whip up and doesn’t require a hand mixer to prepare. After it’s made, it gets poured into the prepared pan and covered with the crumble coating. 

Servings: 12
Approximate WW Points: 5 Points per slice

Ingredients

For the Crumb Topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar substitute (Swerve Brown or Lakanto Golden)
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tablespoons light butter, melted
• Pinch of salt

For the Cake:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup granulated zero-calorie sweetener (or 1/4 cup sugar if preferred)
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Vanilla Drizzle:

• 1/2 cup powdered sweetener
• 1–2 tablespoons skim milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, mix the crumb topping ingredients until crumbly. Refrigerate while preparing the batter.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla, applesauce, and sweetener.
4. Stir in flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
5. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
6. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool completely before drizzling with the optional vanilla glaze.

WW Points

With glaze: 5 Points per slice (12 servings)

Without glaze: 4 Points per slice