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Pumpkin Coffee Cake

This delightful Pumpkin Coffee Cake features the warm spices of pumpkin pie and a crumbly streusel topping, perfect for cozy autumn days.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Streusel Topping

  • 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)

Cake Batter

  • 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 still cool
  • 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

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 9x13 inch cake pan with nonstick spray or butter.
  • Make the streusel: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups 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 butter in a medium bowl and pour it into the larger bowl. Stir until it looks like wet sand. Set aside and refrigerate if possible.

Making the Cake

  • In another large bowl or stand mixer, combine 2 & 1/4 cups 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, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Chop 1/2 cup softened butter into chunks and add it to the flour mixture.
  • Open the pumpkin puree and add about half to the flour and butter mixture. Mix with a paddle attachment or beaters until everything combines.
  • In the same bowl where you melted the butter, add the rest of the pumpkin from the can, 4 eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Whisk well.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture in three parts, mixing for 20 seconds after each addition. Once all is mixed, beat an additional 1 minute until fluffy.
  • Spread 2 cups of batter into the prepared cake pan, followed by 1 cup of streusel. Add another 2 cups of batter, then another 1 cup of streusel, then finish with the last bit of batter and top with more streusel.

Baking

  • Bake in the oven for 35 minutes. Quickly remove the cake and sprinkle the remaining streusel on top. Return it to the oven for another 10-15 minutes. The total baking time should be 45-50 minutes, depending on your oven.
  • Let the cake cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before cutting.

Making the Icing

  • Beat 1/4 cup butter until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 3 tablespoons milk, and 2 cups powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

Store any leftover Pumpkin Coffee Cake covered on the counter for 2-3 days or refrigerate for longer storage. Reheat in the microwave for the best flavor and texture.
Keyword Autumn Recipes, Baked Goods, Easy Cake Recipe, Fall Desserts, Pumpkin Coffee Cake