Cozy, spiced, and irresistibly gooey—this pumpkin crumble cake is everything you want in a fall dessert (and more).
🧡 A Warm Welcome
Thank you for being here! Whether you’re already lighting fall candles, cozying up in sweaters, or just hunting for that perfect pumpkin dessert—I see you and I’m so glad you stopped by.
This Gooey Pumpkin Crumble Cake is one of those desserts you make once, and then suddenly everyone wants the recipe. It’s buttery, soft, spiced just right, and has that rich gooey center that screams “just one more bite!” Trust me—you’re going to fall in love.
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🍰 What Is Gooey Pumpkin Crumble Cake?
It’s part cake, part pie, part crumble—and completely delicious.
This three-layer wonder starts with a buttery cake base, followed by a spiced pumpkin pie-like filling, and topped with a sweet, cinnamon-laced crumble that turns golden and slightly crisp in the oven. The result? A textured, gooey, cozy masterpiece that’s perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or curling up with your favorite show.
🎃 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Gooey & Irresistible: Like the best part of pumpkin pie, but with more texture and crunch.
- Easy to Make: Uses boxed cake mix but tastes homemade!
- Crowd-Pleaser: A hit at every fall event, Thanksgiving table, or weekend treat fest.
- Perfectly Spiced: Warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves bring full-on autumn flavor.
- Serve Warm or Cold: Delicious both ways—and divine with vanilla ice cream.
🥄 Taste Profile
Every bite is a little different and every bite is perfection.
- The base is buttery and dense, holding everything together like a chewy blondie.
- The pumpkin filling is creamy, silky, and richly spiced, almost like a pumpkin custard.
- The crumble topping adds just the right amount of sweetness and crunch.
Together? It’s warm, spiced, sweet, and absolutely impossible to stop eating.
✨ Benefits of This Recipe
- Great make-ahead dessert
- Travels well for potlucks or holiday events
- Only 15 minutes of hands-on time
- Can be served room temp or warm
- No special tools needed—just a bowl and a pan!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake Base:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (reserve 1 cup for topping)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup yellow cake mix (reserved from base)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
🧰 Tools You’ll Need
- Mixing bowls (medium + large)
- Whisk and rubber spatula
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Pastry cutter or clean fingers (for crumble)
- Measuring cups + spoons
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