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While visiting the pumpkin patch this past weekend we bought several fairytale pumpkins for recipes that call for pumpkin puree. For fall recipes I generally will roast about a dozen pumpkins and freeze the puree for later use.

Ingredients for the crumb topping:

1/3 cup dark brown sugar

1/3 cup granulated sugar

¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt (kosher optional)

½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature preferred

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup pecans, chopped

Ingredients for the cake:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract

 ½ teaspoon salt (kosher optional)

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature preferred

1 cup light brown sugar

2 eggs, brown preferred

2/3 cup pumpkin puree

1/3 cup sour cream

Now let’s get mixing!

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Butter (or Pam baking spray) a 9 inch cake pan.

Preparing the crumb topping:

Whisk together the sugars, cinnamon, salt and softened butter in a medium bowl. Add flour and chopped pecans to the sugar mixture. This combination should resemble thick, cohesive dough. Set aside for later use when topping the cake.

Preparing the cake:

Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Using a hand mixer (electric mixer with flat beater) beat together the butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed. Once thoroughly combined, beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the pumpkin puree and sour cream and mix well. Slowly mix in the flour mixture. The batter will became slightly thick.

Pour batter and spread evenly into pan. Top the cake with the crumb topping. Place cake on middle rack and back for 45 minutes. Using a toothpick, insert into the center of the cake. The cake is finished baking once the toothpick comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for about 15 minutes. Remove the cake slowly using a butter knife to loosen the cake from the edge of the baking pan. Remember to always allow time for your baked goods to cool. It truly is a Golden Rule.

This is a great crumb cake to serve in the morning with coffee or tea to your holiday houseguests. Happy baking!

I like to use Swans Down cake flour instead of the all-purpose flour. I really love how this flour bakes and it always adds extra fluffiness.

Yours Truly with Peace and Love in our Hearts,

Bella Gwen and Gina Misty