Description
Indulge in the quintessential flavors of autumn with this moist, spiced pumpkin coffee cake. Featuring a rich, tender sponge base balanced with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this cake is topped with an irresistible, buttery cinnamon-sugar crumble. Finished with a drizzle of sweet maple glaze, it is the perfect companion for a hot cup of coffee or afternoon tea. Simple to prepare and bakery-quality in result, this treat is guaranteed to bring cozy, festive vibes to your kitchen.
Ingredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour (for cake)
1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
1 cup pure pumpkin puree
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
0.5 cup cold unsalted butter
0.5 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 large eggs
0.5 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Create a well in the center and add the eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
In a separate bowl, prepare the crumb topping by mixing the remaining 1 cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
Cut the cold butter into the topping mixture using a pastry cutter until large, buttery clumps form.
Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Cover the batter uniformly with the prepared crumble topping.
Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once cooled slightly, drizzle with maple syrup or a simple maple glaze if desired.
Notes
Ensure you use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to maintain the correct flavor profile. You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend if needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg