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Pumpkin Coffee Cake

A comforting and spiced pumpkin coffee cake, perfect for fall gatherings. Moist pumpkin batter topped with a crumbly streusel, ideal for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Serving Size 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Streusel

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup butter (melted) 2 sticks

For the Cake

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened but cool) 1 stick
  • 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree (divided) NOT pumpkin pie filling
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil light-flavor olive oil recommended
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Icing

  • 1/4 cup butter very soft
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt use less if using table salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk more to taste
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch cake pan with nonstick spray or rub with butter.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the streusel ingredients: 3 cups of flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice.
  • Melt 1 cup of butter and pour it into the larger bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until it resembles wet sand. Set aside, and if space allows, place it in the fridge.

Mixing the Cake Batter

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together 2 and 1/4 cups of flour, 1 and 1/2 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Chop 1/2 cup of softened butter into chunks and add it to the flour mixture.
  • Scoop about half of the can of pumpkin puree into the bowl and mix using the paddle attachment or electric beaters. Avoid overmixing.
  • In the medium bowl used for the butter, add the remainder of the pumpkin, whisk in 4 eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until well blended.
  • Gradually add the egg mixture into the flour mixture in three additions, mixing for about 20 seconds after each addition. Beat for another minute until the batter is light and fluffy.

Baking the Cake

  • Spread 2 cups of batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle 1 cup of streusel evenly over the top.
  • Add another 2 cups of batter, followed by 1 cup streusel, then the rest of the batter. Top with the remaining 2 cups of streusel.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining streusel over the cake. Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before icing.

Making the Icing

  • In a medium bowl, beat 1/4 cup of butter until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 3 tablespoons milk, and 2 cups powdered sugar. Blend until smooth, adjusting with milk if necessary.
  • Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

This pumpkin coffee cake is best enjoyed warm. Serve it with icing, plain, or with a dollop of whipped cream. Store covered at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.