Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This delightful pumpkin spice coffee cake is a perfect treat for fall. Infused with warm spices and the rich flavor of pumpkin, it pairs wonderfully with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack.

The recipe is simple and combines the classic flavors of pumpkin spice with a moist, tender cake, making it a must-try for any pumpkin spice lover.

Delicious Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

This pumpkin spice coffee cake features a moist texture and a crumbly streusel topping, making it a delightful addition to your dessert table. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Dust: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.