Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Coffee Cake​

This delicious pumpkin coffee cake is a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for cozy mornings or holiday brunches. With a creamy pumpkin base, crunchy streusel topping, and a sweet cream cheese drizzle, it’s a comforting treat that uses simple ingredients for rich flavors everyone will love.

Ingredients Needed:

Streusel Topping

• 3/4 cup all-purpose/plain flour
• 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Pumpkin Cake

• Baking spray with flour, for the pan
• 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree (not pie mix)
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose/plain flour
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt

Cream Cheese Drizzle

• 2 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 3/4 cup powdered/icing sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon water, if needed

How To Cook Pumpkin Coffee Cake​:

1. Make the streusel: In a medium bowl, mix the flour, walnuts, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in the melted butter until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 day.
2. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 13×9-inch (33x23cm) baking pan with baking spray, then line with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch (2.5cm) overhang. Spray the parchment paper as well.
3. Combine wet ingredients for the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
4. Add dry ingredients to the batter: Stir in the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour batter into the pan and add streusel: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Break the chilled streusel into small pieces with your fingers and sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
6. Bake the coffee cake: Bake for 40-45

Recipe Tips

• Chill the Streusel: Chill the streusel mixture for at least 15 minutes before adding it to the cake. This helps it stay crumbly and adds a perfect crunchy topping when baked.
• Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the eggs, sour cream, and pumpkin puree are at room temperature for a smoother batter. This keeps the texture consistent and makes the cake fluffier.
• Don’t Overmix the Batter: Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined to avoid a dense cake. Overmixing develops too much gluten, which can make the cake tough.
• Test for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the cake’s center; if it comes out mostly clean with just a few crumbs, the cake is ready. This ensures it’s moist and not overbaked.
• Drizzle When Cooled: Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the cream cheese drizzle. This prevents the icing from melting into the cake, ensuring a perfect presentation.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: First, leftover pumpkin coffee cake cool to room temperature. Place it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Let leftover pumpkin coffee cake cool completely before freezing. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator.
• Reheating: To reheat leftover pumpkin coffee cake microwave a slice for 15-20 seconds until warm, or wrap in foil and heat in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes to keep it moist.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 piece (from 15 servings)

• Calories: 386 kcal
• Total Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 94mg
• Sodium: 214mg
• Potassium: Not listed
• Total Carbohydrate: 47g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 31g
• Protein: 5g

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