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Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe
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This Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake is a moist and flavorful treat perfect for autumn mornings or cozy coffee breaks. Featuring a tender pumpkin-spiced cake base topped with a buttery pecan streusel, it combines warm spices with rich textures for an irresistible dessert or breakfast snack.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients into Dry: Add the pumpkin puree, milk, vegetable or canola oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Pour Batter into Pan: Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan. Pour the pumpkin batter evenly into the prepared pan and spread it out to smooth the surface.
  4. Make the Streusel Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until the mixture is combined. Fold in the chopped pecans to the streusel mixture.
  5. Apply Streusel to Cake: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top of the cake batter. For added texture, lightly poke the streusel into the batter in several places using your finger, being careful not to stir it in, to create pockets of streusel throughout the cake.
  6. Bake the Coffee Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature alongside your favorite coffee or tea.

Notes

  • Homemade pumpkin pie spice enhances the flavor and is easy to make; see a dedicated recipe for a perfect custom blend.
  • Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • This coffee cake freezes well in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to one month.

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