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Pumpkin Streusel Sourdough Cake recipe

Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Sourdough Cake

Hannah Carter AuthorHannah Carter
A delightful blend of pumpkin and sourdough, topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for autumn.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch round cake pan greased and floured
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 mixing bowl large

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard or fed

Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter chilled and cubed

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree. Gently fold in the sourdough starter.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving

  • Slice the cake and serve it with a cup of coffee or tea. For an extra treat, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on the side.

Storage

  • Wrap leftover cake tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Notes

Pro Tips: Use room temperature ingredients for the best results. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
Ingredient Substitutions: Whole wheat flour can be used for a denser cake. Substitute coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
How to Serve: Perfect with coffee or tea, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Storage & Freshness: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the batter and streusel a day in advance and bake fresh for serving.
Keyword autumn dessert, pumpkin streusel cake, sourdough baking