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Easy Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping

This Pumpkin Coffee Cake is so good and easy to make for breakfast or snack. Great fall treat with a cup of coffee or tea!

What is pumpkin coffee cake?

Pumpkin coffee cake is a type of cake that is made with pumpkin puree and typically has a streusel topping. It is often served as breakfast or a snack, and goes well with a cup of coffee or tea.

This particular recipe for pumpkin coffee cake is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients for the Cake:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree

For the Pumpkin Spice Filling:

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1 tablespoon pumpkin spice

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

For the Streusel Topping:

5 tablespoon butter, softened

3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon pumpkin spice

Where can I serve this pumpkin coffee cake?

This cake can be served as breakfast or a snack. It is also perfect for entertaining guests during the fall season.

Can I make this cake ahead of time?

Yes, you can make this cake ahead of time. Simply bake the cake, and then store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

What are some other fun twists on coffee cake?

If you’re looking for a different twist on coffee cake, try adding chocolate chips to the batter, or using a different type of fruit puree in place of the pumpkin puree. You could also top the cake with a cream cheese frosting.

Easy Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping
Yield: 12 servings

Easy Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

This pumpkin coffee cake is so great for a yummy fall treat!

Ingredients

  • Ingredients for the Cake:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
  • For the Pumpkin Spice Filling:
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 5 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Combine the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time. Then, add the vanilla and pumpkin. Beat between each addition.
  4. Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pumpkin spice in a separate bowl. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until incorporated.
  5. Prepare the pumpkin spice filling by combining the butter, pumpkin spice, flour, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture is well combined and resembles coarse sand.
  6. Spread the half the cake batter in the bottom of the prepared pan. Top with the filling mixture.
  7. Spread the remaining cake batter over the top of the filling.
  8. Prepare the topping by blending the butter, flour, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice in a medium bowl until pea-sized crumbles form. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the cake.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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