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Pumpkin Coffee Cake

A delightful autumn treat that combines soft, moist cake with a sweet streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
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) Melt in microwave

Cake Ingredients

  • 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)
  • 15 oz 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 Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter (very soft)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Use less if using table salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk Adjust as needed
  • 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 of butter and stir into the mixture until it resembles wet sand. Chill if desired.

Making the Cake

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 and 1/4 cups flour, 1 and 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 and add to the flour mixture. Mix until combined.
  • Add about half of the pumpkin puree to the mixture and mix until well combined.
  • In the bowl used for melted butter, whisk together the remaining pumpkin puree, 4 eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Gradually add this to the flour mixture in three parts.
  • Mix for about 20 seconds after each addition until light and fluffy.

Baking

  • Spread 2 cups of batter into the bottom of the prepared pan, followed by 1 cup of streusel. Add another 2 cups of batter, then 1 cup of streusel, and finish with the remaining batter and 2 cups of streusel on top.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, then add any remaining streusel on top and bake for another 10-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes.

Icing and Serving

  • To make 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, adjusting the milk if necessary.
  • Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Best served immediately, but can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days. Refrigerate for longer storage. Rewarm before serving.
Keyword Autumn Recipes, Coffee Cake, Fall Desserts, Pumpkin Coffee Cake, Pumpkin Recipes