Description
This Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake is the ultimate fall treat, combining spiced pumpkin cake with a crunchy streusel topping. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and the optional glaze adds a delightful sweetness. Easy to make and full of autumn flavors, it’s a must-have for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- For the Streusel Topping:
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Mix until crumbly. Stir in chopped pecans if desired.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Optional: Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- You can replace pecans with walnuts or omit nuts if preferred.
- To make ahead, store the cake at room temperature for up to 3 days. Add the glaze just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American