Description
This Pumpkin Coffee Cake is a cozy fall favorite with a soft, spiced pumpkin base, a buttery cinnamon streusel topping, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a warm autumn snack, it’s simple to bake and full of flavor that tastes like fall in every bite.
Ingredients
Cake:
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk
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½ cup (100g) brown sugar
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¼ cup (50g) white sugar
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1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
Streusel Topping:
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½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
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¼ cup (57g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ cup (100g) brown sugar
Icing:
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1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon melted butter
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1–2 tablespoons (15–30ml) milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
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In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown and white sugars until fluffy.
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Beat in the egg, vanilla, and milk, then stir in pumpkin puree until smooth.
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Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Prepare streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly.
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Sprinkle streusel evenly over the batter.
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Bake for 27–32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool the cake for 10 minutes.
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Whisk together icing ingredients, adjusting milk for consistency.
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Drizzle icing over the warm or cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
For extra richness, substitute milk with buttermilk or cream.
Don’t overmix the batter—just until the dry ingredients disappear.
Use cold butter in the streusel to create that crumbly texture.
Ice after cooling if freezing for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch, Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American