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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

This Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake combines the warm, spicy flavors of pumpkin pie with tender cake and a buttery streusel topping, making it an irresistible fall treat perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 3/4 cups cake flour
For the Cake
  • 1 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup pure pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Confectioners’ sugar, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray for easy removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugars, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Stir until well combined, then mix in the cake flour until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine the 1 1/4 cups cake flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda for the cake mixture. Add the 6 tablespoons of room temperature butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Incorporate the pumpkin, buttermilk, egg, yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Top with the crumb mixture from step 2.
Baking
  1. Bake for 38-40 minutes, or until golden brown on the top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool in the pan. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before slicing and serving.

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, use high-quality butter and pure vanilla extract. Let ingredients come to room temperature before baking.