Pumpkin Cake with Apple Crisp Topping

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An apple crisp-like topping sits atop a spiced pumpkin cake for a decadent fall dessert! Make sure to use a high-sided 9x13-inch pan as this cake rises a lot while baking!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

Apples:

  • 2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/8-inch thick slices

  • 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Crisp Topping:

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Pumpkin Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

  • ½ cup sour cream, at room temperature

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a high-sided 9x13-inch pan.

  2. Prepare apples: Toss together apple slices, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a bowl until combined.

  3. Prepare topping: mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. Prepare cake batter: Mix together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until combined.

  5. Beat white sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in pumpkin puree, applesauce, sour cream, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture, taking care to not overmix.

  6. Pour cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Scatter apple slices evenly over the top and sprinkle with topping. Place the pan onto a baking tray to catch any spills.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until the middle of the cake springs back lightly when touched, 70 to 80 minutes. Allow cake to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402 Calories
16g Fat
60g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 376mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 185mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.