Description
A cozy fall dessert with a spiced pumpkin base, creamy cream cheese layer, and crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or coffee breaks.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cake: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 2/3 cup evaporated milk or regular milk, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Layer: 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 tbsp sugar
Streusel Topping: 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt, 6 tbsp cold butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
2. Mix dry cake ingredients in one bowl. In another bowl whisk pumpkin puree, milk, egg, and vanilla. Stir together until just blended and pour into pan.
3. Beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spoon over batter and spread gently.
4. Mix streusel ingredients and cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over cream cheese layer.
5. Bake 30–40 minutes until cake is set. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Microwaving cream cheese briefly helps soften it.
Check doneness by testing pumpkin cake, not cream cheese layer.
Refrigerating overnight improves flavor and texture.
Can be made ahead and stored in fridge or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Pumpkin Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice