Description
Seasonal pumpkin coffee cake brings warmth and comfort to autumn mornings. Fragrant spices blend with moist crumb, creating a delightful treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) canned pumpkin
- ½ cup (120 ml) canola oil or vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C), ensuring an optimal baking temperature for the pumpkin coffee cake.
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×9 square dish with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Create the dry mixture by thoroughly combining flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a large mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Develop the wet component by blending pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and milk in a separate medium bowl until smooth and homogeneous.
- Merge the wet and dry mixtures, gently folding until just incorporated, taking care to avoid overmixing which could result in a dense texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Craft the crumb topping by mixing dry ingredients, then incorporating cold butter using a fork to create a textured, granular consistency.
- Generously scatter the crumb topping across the batter’s surface, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick reveals significant moisture, continue baking for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- Prep ahead by measuring and organizing all ingredients before starting to make the baking process smooth and stress-free.
- Ensure butter is cold when making the crumb topping for the perfect crumbly texture that adds delightful crunch to the cake.
- Use fresh pumpkin pie spice to maximize the warm, aromatic flavors that make this coffee cake extra special.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender and prevent a tough, dense texture.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out with just a few moist crumbs for the most perfect, moist result.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain maximum freshness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 118 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg