Description
Seasonal warmth fills kitchens with this delightful Pumpkin Crumb Coffee Cake, blending autumn spices and rich textures. Crumbly streusel tops moist pumpkin layers, inviting you to savor each comforting bite of this irresistible fall treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350°F and coating a 9×9-inch baking vessel with a light protective layer to prevent sticking.
- Create a harmonious dry mixture by blending flour, rising agents, warming spices, and salt in a comprehensive bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Craft a luxurious wet foundation by whisking together melted butter, crystalline and caramel-toned sugars, vibrant pumpkin puree, protein-rich eggs, and aromatic vanilla until achieving a silky, unified consistency.
- Gently incorporate the dry ingredient ensemble into the wet mixture, stirring with delicate motions to maintain a tender cake texture. Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Construct a rustic crumb topping by combining flour, rich brown sugar, and cinnamon, then introducing melted butter to create a pebbly, crumbly texture. Generously scatter this mixture across the cake’s surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position the cake in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, monitoring for a clean toothpick test which indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow the cake to rest and cool completely, enabling the flavors to meld and the structure to set before serving this autumnal delicacy.
Notes
- Adjust spices to personal taste, adding more or less cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a customized flavor profile.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Use coconut sugar or maple syrup instead of white sugar for a more natural sweetness and deeper caramel undertones.
- Enhance moisture by adding a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the wet ingredients for an extra tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg