Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake

A cozy, spiced cake with a buttery crumb topping—perfect for autumn mornings or afternoon coffee breaks.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extractSally’s Baking Addiction

For the Streusel Topping:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

  2. Prepare the Streusel Topping:

    • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

    • Add 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

  3. Mix Dry Ingredients:

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves.

  4. Cream Butter and Sugar:

    • In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

    • Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  5. Add Pumpkin Mixture:

    • Mix in 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.I Heart Naptime

  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.

  7. Add Streusel Topping:

    • Sprinkle the prepared streusel evenly over the batter.

  8. Bake:

    • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before serving.


Optional Enhancements:

  • Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for added sweetness.

  • Incorporate chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, into the streusel for extra crunch.Chef Savvy

Enjoy your delightful Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake!

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Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This moist and flavorful Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake is your go-to fall comfort dessert. Packed with spiced pumpkin goodness and topped with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon streusel, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy coffee break. A must-try autumn recipe that captures the essence of the season!


Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Streusel:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted


Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.

  • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  • Add Eggs, Pumpkin, and Sour Cream: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the pumpkin puree, sour cream, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

  • Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

  • Make Streusel: In a small bowl, mix together the flour, both sugars, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.

  • Add Topping: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.

  • Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  • Cool and Serve: Let cool before slicing. Enjoy with your favorite coffee or tea!


Notes

  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if needed.

  • For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel.

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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