Description
Delectable pumpkin coffee cake blends warm autumn spices with rich, creamy textures for a comforting seasonal treat. Sprinkling of crumbly streusel and subtle coffee undertones make this dessert perfect for morning gatherings or afternoon breaks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) canned pumpkin
- ½ cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) canola oil or vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tsps (10 ml) cinnamon
- 2 tsps (10 ml) pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsps (10 ml) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning rack in the center for consistent heat distribution.
- Pan Setup: Grease a 9×9 square dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper to prevent adherence.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl until uniformly combined.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Blend pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and milk in a separate bowl until silky smooth.
- Batter Assembly: Gently fold wet and dry mixtures together, stirring minimally to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Topping Creation: Combine crumb topping ingredients, using a fork to integrate cold butter, creating a crumbly, granular mixture.
- Cake Composition: Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly, then generously sprinkle crumb topping across the surface.
- Baking Process: Slide cake into preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs.
Notes
- Ingredient Temperature Matters: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation and smoother batter texture.
- Avoid Overmixing: Gently fold wet and dry ingredients to prevent developing tough, dense cake texture that can compromise the delicate crumb.
- Crumb Topping Technique: Use cold butter and work quickly with a fork to create a flaky, crisp topping that adds delightful texture contrast.
- Moisture Check Tip: Test cake doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should come out with minimal, not wet, crumbs for perfect baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg