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Pumpkin Coffee Cake

A moist and cozy pumpkin coffee cake topped with a buttery streusel and drizzled with a light glaze, perfect for any time of the day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Coffee Cake
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional) Optional but great for flavor.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or light olive)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Streusel
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Optional but highly recommended.
For the Glaze (Optional)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, leaving a little overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until sandy and cohesive. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, sour cream, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a spatula until just combined. A few small lumps are fine; do not overmix.
Streusel
  1. In a bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and mix with a fork until clumpy.
  2. Fold in nuts if using, creating big, chunky clusters.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the streusel evenly, squeezing some into larger clumps.
  2. Bake for 35–42 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The edges should look set and the streusel golden.
  3. Cool in the pan for 20–30 minutes before preparing the glaze.
Glazing
  1. Whisk the glaze ingredients to a drizzle-able consistency and zigzag it over the top. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.