Description
This Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake is a delightful blend of warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, topped with a crunchy streusel and a sweet glaze. Perfect for fall mornings or as a cozy dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix in the sour cream until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped pecans if using.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Glaze: If desired, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make a glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using freshly grated nutmeg.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea for a cozy afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
