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Pumpkin Coffee Cake, topped with a sweet and crunchy streusel and a maple glaze drizzle, is soft, moist, and filled with warm fall spices. | aheadofthyme.com

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping


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  • Author: Sam
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 9-12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pumpkin Coffee Cake, topped with a sweet and crunchy streusel and a maple glaze drizzle, is soft, moist, and filled with warm fall spices. 


Ingredients

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For the streusel topping:

  • 1 cup (120 grams) all purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup (146 grams) light brown sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (114 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

For the cake batter:

  • 2 cups (240 grams) all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup (114 grams), unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup (133 grams) white sugar
  • 1/3 cup (73 grams) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup (240 grams) pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) sour cream

For the maple glaze:

  • 1 cup (120 grams) confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (40 grams) maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) milk (or to desired consistency)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla


Instructions

Make the streusel topping:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well-combined.
  2. Add the cubed cold butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles chunky wet sand. Refrigerate while preparing the batter.

Make the pumpkin coffee cake:

  1. Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg until evenly distributed.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with a hand mixer on medium-high speed for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat again until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. Add one-third of the flour mixture, then mix on low until combined. Add half the pumpkin puree and half of the sour cream, mixing again. Continue alternating flour and pumpkin puree-sour cream, ending with flour, until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the chilled streusel topping evenly on top.
  7. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then lift it out and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.

Make the maple glaze:

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed.
  2. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake, let it set, then slice and serve.

Notes

How to store: Keep covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

How to reheat: Warm slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to soften and refresh the texture.

How to freeze: Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature before serving.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Cake
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American