Description
A moist, spiced pumpkin coffee cake layered and topped with buttery cinnamon streusel—and finished with a simple vanilla glaze. Perfect for fall brunches, breakfast, or dessert, with cozy pumpkin pie spice in every bite.
Ingredients
- Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Streusel:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan; line with parchment if desired.
- Make streusel: In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nuts (if using). Add melted butter; stir until crumbly. Set aside.
- Make batter: Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, spices). In another bowl, cream butter with sugars. Add eggs, oil, pumpkin, and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Layer: Spread half the batter in pan. Sprinkle with half the streusel. Top with remaining batter, then remaining streusel.
- Bake: Bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle any leftover streusel on top, then bake 10–15 more minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Cool & serve: Cool cake 15–20 minutes, then drizzle with glaze. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Use plain pumpkin puree—not pie filling.
- Layering streusel creates texture throughout the cake.
- For vegan version: use flax eggs, vegan butter, and plant-based milk.
- Add streusel during baking to keep it crisp and visible.
- Store covered at room temp 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American