Pumpkin Coffee Cake: A Cozy Autumn Delight
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with our Pumpkin Coffee Cake, a delightful treat perfect for those crisp mornings or afternoon tea gatherings. With its spiced pumpkin goodness and crumbly streusel topping, this cake pairs wonderfully with your favorite coffee or tea.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Pumpkin Coffee Cake Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Streusel Topping
1. In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the streusel topping.
2. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend it into the dry mixture until crumbly. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Coffee Cake
3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch square baking pan.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, ground allspice, and salt. Set aside.
5. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated.
7. Stir in the canned pumpkin puree, sour cream, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
8. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
9. Pour half of the pumpkin cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
10. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
11. Add the remaining pumpkin cake batter on top and spread it out.
12. Finish by generously sprinkling the rest of the streusel topping over the cake.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 4: Enjoy the Cozy Magic
14. Allow the Pumpkin Coffee Cake to cool slightly before slicing and savoring the warm, spiced goodness. For an extra touch of enchantment, consider pairing it with our Pumpkin Cold Brew recipe here.
With our optional pumpkin cream topping, your coffee experience will be transformed into a truly magical and cozy affair. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your autumn gatherings and add a touch of enchantment to your life. Happy baking, and may your mornings be filled with the aroma of sweet spells!
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