Description
Pumpkin coffee cake is the perfect autumn treat, combining warm spices and rich pumpkin puree for a cozy and comforting dessert. This easy-to-make cake features a delightful crumb topping that adds texture and flavor, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With its inviting aroma and beautiful golden color, this pumpkin coffee cake will quickly become a family favorite, evoking memories of loved ones gathered around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Streusel topping (1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup cold butter, 1/4 cup chopped nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- For optional streusel topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, cold butter cubes, and nuts in a small bowl until crumbly; sprinkle over the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor and texture, consider folding in chocolate chips or nuts to the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.