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Delicious Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Coffee Cake with a golden brown topping

Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Coffee Cake

A comforting and delicious coffee cake infused with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, topped with a delightful streusel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 cups flour (250g) (provides structure)
  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon (adds warmth and flavor)
  • 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (enhances pumpkin flavor)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (balances sweetness)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (helps the cake rise)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (adds moisture and richness)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature (binds ingredients)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (infuses flavor)
  • 0.33 cup whole milk (adds moisture)
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar (adds depth and moisture)
  • 0.25 cup white sugar (adds sweetness)
  • 1 cup pumpkin (provides flavor and moisture)

For the Streusel

  • 0.5 cup flour (offers texture)
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cubed, cold (adds richness)
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar (adds sweetness)

For the Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (creates sweetness and a smooth finish)
  • 1 teaspoon melted butter (adds flavor)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (adjusts consistency)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla (enhances flavor)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice, whisking until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter with the brown and white sugars until creamy and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, whole milk, and vanilla extract, and beat until fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the pumpkin until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating just until combined.
  • Spread the batter evenly in a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.

Streusel Preparation

  • Prepare the streusel topping by mixing together the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until combined.
  • Add the cubed cold butter and blend until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the top of the coffee cake batter.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 27-32 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before adding the icing.

Icing

  • To prepare the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla.
  • Gradually add milk until reaching your desired consistency.
  • Drizzle the icing over the cooled coffee cake.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. The cake can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. For best flavor, serve with coffee.
Keyword Coffee Cake, Pumpkin Cake, Streusel