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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Pumpkin Coffee Cake

    PUBLISHED: October 21, 2022 • By Toni Dash 18 Comments

    Pumpkin Coffee Cake

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    This Pumpkin Coffee Cake is the perfect treat during pumpkin season! Simple ingredients and fall flavors make this easy Pumpkin Coffee Cake recipe a favorite. Pumpkin spice flavor in a moist cake topped with a crunchy buttery streusel and optional sweet glaze.

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    There’s no better way to start a fall day than with a hot cup of coffee and a slice of this best coffee cake full of pumpkin flavor! Just one bite of pumpkin coffee cake and you’ll be hooked. It’s perfect for lazy weekend mornings or even to serve as dessert. It’s a perfect fall recipe!

    The cake has moist crumbs and crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. It will be soft after baking and crisps up when it has fully cooled. You can add our simple glaze or eat it as is; either way it’s delicious. Move over pumpkin bread there’s a new favorite pumpkin recipe in town.

    If you love a good coffee cake for weekends try our Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Banana Coffee Cake or Blueberry Coffee Cake too!

    Jump to:
    • Recipe Ingredient Notes
    • How to make Pumpkin Coffee Cake
    • Variations
    • How to store
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More recipes you’ll love!
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    Recipe Ingredient Notes

    pumpkin coffee cake labelled ingredients.

    All purpose flour. Regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend both work. We use and recommend Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 flour blend for gluten-free baking.

    Pumpkin pie spice. This is a blend of warming spices that give pumpkin recipes that familiar spice flavor. You’ll find it in the grocery store with the other spices.

    Unsalted butter. You’ll use this each in the cake and in the topping. For the pumpkin coffee cake start with softened or room temperature butter for best results (do not use cold butter). The topping uses 5 tablespoons of melted butter.

    Pumpkin puree. Use 100% pumpkin, not canned pumpkin pie filling.

    Milk. We recommend whole milk for the cake. You can use whole milk or heavy cream for the optional glaze.

    Sugar. You’ll use both granulated and light brown sugar in each the cake and the topping. The optional glaze uses powdered sugar.

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    How to make Pumpkin Coffee Cake

    Printable recipe card at the end of the post.

    STEP 1. Preparation

    Preheat 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch by 8-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray (photo 1).

    pumpkin coffee cake recipe steps 1-4.

    STEP 2. Make batter

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice (photo 2). Set aside.

    In a large bowl, using a hand electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (photo 3).

    Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin; mix well (photo 4). Add the flour mixture and the milk into the wet ingredients; mix well (photo 5). Pour batter into the prepared pan (photos 6-7).

    pumpkin coffee cake recipe steps 5-8.

    STEP 3. Make the topping

    In a medium bowl, add all the dry ingredients and mix with a fork (flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt)(photo 8). Add in the butter and mix with the fork until crumbly (photos 9-10). Sprinkle over top of the cake batter (photo 11).

    pumpkin coffee cake recipe steps 9-12.

    STEP 4. Bake & Cool

    Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean (photo 12).

    Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack before cutting.

    pumpkin coffee cake recipe steps 13-14.

    STEP 5. Glaze (optional)

    A glaze topping is optional, it’s delicious without it.

    Add the powdered sugar to a medium bowl. Stir in the milk or cream until the lumps are dissolved (photo 13). Drizzle over the top of the pumpkin coffee cake (photo 14).

    slice of pumpkin coffee cake with fork bite.

    Variations

    Double the recipe. Recipe can be easily double for a 9×13 pan.

    Add toasted pecans to the topping. To add a little more fall flair, toast some pecans in the oven for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees. ¼ cup crushed pecans would work, then add it into the topping.

    Sweet vanilla glaze. You can add some vanilla extract to the optional glaze to give it some homey vanilla flavor.

    Use a different milk. You can substitute other types of milk if desired (plant-based milks). Buttermilk works great too. For the optional glaze we recommend a neutral flavor milk.

    How to store

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Warm the tender pumpkin cake in the microwave for 10 seconds before eating.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can this pumpkin coffee cake be frozen?

    Yes! Allow the cake to fully cool. Wrap first in plastic wrap then either foil or place in a freezer safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. If using glaze add that after the pumpkin spice coffee cake is thawed.

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    Recipe

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    Pumpkin Coffee Cake

    Tender spiced Pumpkin Coffee Cake is topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel and an optional sweet glaze. It's easy to make and perfect for lazy fall weekends.
    5 from 135 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 44 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time (estimate): 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 19 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9 large slices
    Calories: 373kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Coffee Cake

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend
    • ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter softened
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree use 100% pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
    • ½ cup milk

    Topping

    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour regular or gluten-free measure-for-measure flour blend
    • ½ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

    Glaze (optional)

    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • 2-3 teaspoons milk or heavy cream

    Instructions

    Cake

    • Preheat 350 degrees F. Spray 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
      1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream the sugar, brown sugar, and butter.
      ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
    • Add the eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin; mix well. Add the flour mixture and the milk into the batter; mix well. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
      1 large egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup pumpkin puree, ½ cup milk

    Topping

    • In a medium bowl, add all the dry ingredients: flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt; mix with a fork.
      Add in the butter and mix with the fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
      ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • Sprinkle the topping over the pumpkin batter.
      Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
    • Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting.
      ¼ cup powdered sugar, 2-3 teaspoons milk or heavy cream

    Glaze

    • To make the glaze, stir the milk into the powdered sugar until the lumps are dissolved. Drizzle over the top of the coffee cake.

    Notes

    Variations
    • Double the recipe. Recipe can be easily double for a 9×13 pan.
    • Add toasted pecans to the topping. To add a little more fall flair, toast some pecans in the oven for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees. ¼ cup crushed pecans would work, then add it into the topping.
    • Sweet vanilla glaze. You can add some vanilla extract to the optional glaze to give it some homey vanilla flavor.
    • Use a different milk. You can substitute other types of milk if desired (plant-based milks). Buttermilk works great too. For the optional glaze we recommend a neutral flavor milk.
    How to Store
    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Warm the pumpkin cake in the microwave for 10 seconds before eating.
    How to Freeze
    Allow the cake to fully cool. Wrap first in plastic wrap then either foil or place in a freezer safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. If using glaze add that after the pumpkin spice coffee cake is thawed.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 4649IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Suja md says

      November 20, 2022 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      Outstanding recipe thanks so much! tasted so much good!

      Reply
    2. Andrea says

      November 20, 2022 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      What marvelous Fall flavors in this pumpkin coffee cake. It’s perfect for breakfast, afternoon snack or a dessert.

      Reply
    3. Jen says

      November 20, 2022 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious treat for coffee cake lovers like me!! I really loved it!

      Reply
    4. kushigalu says

      November 20, 2022 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      Love the combination of flavors in this cake recipe. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    5. Dana says

      November 03, 2022 at 11:27 am

      HI Toni- I’m double checking that the flour amount in the batter is 1 cup for an 8×8 pan. This looks fantastic, and I really want to make it. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Dana says

        November 03, 2022 at 11:39 am

        Also, do you measure flour with the spoon and level method? Thank you

        Reply
        • Toni Dash says

          November 03, 2022 at 6:38 pm

          Yes!

      • Toni Dash says

        November 03, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        Yes, 1 cup for the cake.

        Reply
    6. Kathleen says

      October 21, 2022 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic Fall Flavors in this delicious pumpkin coffee cake. Can’t say enough about that fabulous streusel topping. Yum!

      Reply
    7. Kerri says

      October 21, 2022 at 8:54 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is so festive! Loved the streusel topping especially.

      Reply
    8. Qashang says

      October 21, 2022 at 8:51 am

      5 stars
      The cake came out so good and I loved the crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. I am all about pumpkins this Fall. 🙂

      Reply
    9. MJ says

      October 21, 2022 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      We love coffee cake at my house, and the pumpkin gave it a delicious fall twist! Will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
    10. Savita says

      October 21, 2022 at 7:54 am

      5 stars
      The cake is so fall-perfect and has coffee too. Also, You explained really well, so easy to follow.

      Reply
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