Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe. Bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and infused with warm spices, this cake is crowned with a crunchy streusel topping that adds the perfect texture. Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast, serving it as a sweet treat at brunch, or savoring it as a cozy afternoon snack with your favorite beverage, this easy-to-make cake will surely impress your friends and family. With 16 generous servings, it’s ideal for gatherings or meal prep, and best of all—it freezes beautifully for future enjoyment.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup butter (or plant-based alternative, melted)
- 2 & 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter (or plant-based alternative, softened but still cool)
- 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling, divided)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use light-flavor olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup butter (or plant-based alternative, very soft)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (use less if all you have is table salt)
- 3 tablespoons milk (more to taste)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- For the streusel, combine flour, sugars, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Mix wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Gradually add to dry mixture.
- Layer half the batter in the pan followed by half the streusel; repeat the layers.
- Bake for 35 minutes; add remaining streusel and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until done.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg