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Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe. This moist and flavorful cake combines the rich essence of pumpkin with warm spices, creating a cozy treat that’s perfect for any gathering. With its crumbly streusel topping and a luscious icing drizzle, this cake is not only easy to prepare but also an impressive addition to your brunch table or dessert spread. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as a make-ahead option for busy days, every bite of this cake will evoke feelings of comfort and joy.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup butter (for streusel, melted)
  • 2 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (for cake)
  • 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for cake)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (for cake)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (for cake)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for cake)
  • 1/2 cup butter (for cake, softened but still cool)
  • 15-oz can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (light-flavor olive oil)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup butter (for icing, very soft)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (icing)
  • 3 tablespoons milk (more to taste)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. For the streusel, mix together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Cut in softened butter until crumbly.
  4. Mix in half of the pumpkin puree until combined.
  5. Whisk remaining pumpkin puree with eggs, oil, and vanilla; then gradually add to dry ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Layer batter and streusel in the pan; bake for about 35 minutes, adding remaining streusel for the last 10–15 minutes.
  7. Cool before icing with a mixture of softened butter, vanilla extract, milk, and powdered sugar.

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