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Delicious homemade Pumpkin Coffee Cake topped with spices and icing.

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Warm, crumbly comfort for chilly mornings, this Pumpkin Coffee Cake is perfect for brunch or as a grab-and-go breakfast.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz)
  • 4 large eggs Use room-temperature eggs for better mixing.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks) Unsalted butter helps control salt.
For the streusel topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt A pinch of salt.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted) Speed up mixing and improve crumb texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, both sugars, a pinch of salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice for the streusel topping; stir in melted butter until crumbly.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, a pinch of baking soda, salt, and spices.
  4. Cut in softened butter until the mix resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir half of the pumpkin puree into the dry mix until moistened.
  6. Whisk the remaining pumpkin puree with eggs, a splash of oil, and vanilla until glossy and smooth.
  7. Fold the wet pumpkin mixture into the dry batter until just blended.
  8. Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half the streusel over the batter.
  9. Dollop the remaining batter on top, smooth it out, and finish with the rest of the streusel.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 35 minutes until edges are golden.
  2. If needed, add any reserved streusel and bake another 10-15 minutes until fully set.
  3. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat single slices in a toaster oven at 325°F for 6-8 minutes.