Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Streusel
Ingredients
- 1 ½ call-purpose flour
- ½ cgranulated sugar
- ½ cbrown sugar
- 1 tspbaking powder
- ½ tspbaking soda
- 1 tbsppumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tspsalt
- ½ cpumpkin puree
- ½ cvegetable oil
- 2 largeeggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- ½ call-purpose flour
- ½ cbrown sugar
- 1 tspground cinnamon
- ¼ cunsalted butter
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- ½ cpowdered sugar
- 2 tbspmilk
- ½ tspvanilla extract
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping. Cut in the chilled butter until large crumbs form. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- 4
In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top of the batter.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Prepare the glaze. Add the glaze ingredients to a small bowl and mix well.
- 9
Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with the glaze before slicing and serving. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!
Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Streusel
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting taste of fall, perfectly baked into a tender, spiced treat? This pumpkin coffee cake with streusel is exactly what you need. It’s an inviting breakfast or brunch centerpiece that promises pure autumn bliss in every bite.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines by combining a profoundly moist pumpkin cake base with a generous, buttery streusel topping, all finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. The balance of warm spices in the cake, like pumpkin pie spice, beautifully complements the rich, crumbly streusel. It's designed to be effortlessly delicious and impress without fuss, making it ideal for sharing with loved ones.
What to Expect
Prepare for an experience that delights the senses. You'll find a cake that is exceptionally moist and tender, infused with the earthy sweetness of pumpkin puree and a medley of cozy spices. The top layer provides a delightful textural contrast with its crisp, buttery streusel, while the vanilla glaze adds a touch of elegant sweetness that ties everything together. This pumpkin coffee cake is wonderfully aromatic, filling your kitchen with the irresistible scent of fall baking. It's a comforting yet sophisticated treat, perfect for gatherings.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to make this pumpkin coffee cake your own. Adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice to suit your preference for a bolder or milder flavor profile. For the glaze, you can modify the consistency by adding a little more or less milk until it reaches your desired drizzly texture. If you prefer, a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar in the streusel can also be tweaked for slightly different caramel notes.
Serving & Context
This pumpkin coffee cake is perfectly suited for cool autumn mornings, festive holiday brunches, or simply as a delightful accompaniment to your afternoon coffee or tea. Serve it slightly warm for the ultimate comforting experience.