Description
Delightful Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake brings autumnal warmth to your breakfast table with its rich, spiced layers and crumbly topping. Comforting flavors meld perfectly, promising a sweet start that will transport you to cozy kitchen memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350F (175C). Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with grease and flour, or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Create the cake foundation by whisking dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. In a separate container, transform butter into a light, airy texture. Incorporate pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly. Fold in sour cream until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- Craft the streusel topping by combining flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chilled butter in a small bowl. Utilize a pastry cutter or fingertips to break down butter into a crumbly texture. Integrate chopped pecans for additional depth and crunch.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Generously distribute streusel topping across the entire cake surface, ensuring even coverage.
- Slide the cake into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any wet batter. Allow cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Optional enhancement includes creating a luxurious glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle artfully over the cooled cake for a finishing touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Streusel Success: Ensure butter is cold when making the streusel to achieve those perfect, crumbly texture that adds delightful crunch to the cake.
- Moisture Magic: Sour cream helps create an incredibly tender and moist cake that stays soft for days after baking.
- Spice Balance: Freshly ground nutmeg and cinnamon will elevate the pumpkin flavor, making the cake more aromatic and rich.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, and use dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream and vegan butter to make it suitable for dairy-sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg