Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this delightful Pecan Pumpkin Coffee Cake. A moist pumpkin cake topped with a crunchy pecan streusel and optional vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the pecan streusel topping:
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in pumpkin, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the slightly cooled cake before serving, if desired.
Notes
- This moist coffee cake is perfect for brunch, holidays, or a cozy fall treat.
- Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
