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Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

This Pumpkin Coffee Cake is the perfect cozy treat for fall, featuring a moist pumpkin base and a crunchy brown sugar streusel topping that brings out warm seasonal spices in every bite.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (divided)
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter (for streusel)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin purée, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Pour batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
  5. For the streusel, combine remaining ½ cup brown sugar with ½ cup flour and 6 tablespoons cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to form crumbs. Mix in chopped pecans if using.
  6. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the batter and press lightly.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cuts.
  • Let the cake rest overnight to deepen the spice flavors.
  • For extra crispness, toast pecans before using.
  • Skip the nuts for a nut-free version.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: pumpkin coffee cake, fall dessert, streusel topping, cozy cake, pumpkin recipes