Easy pumpkin coffee cake—because who has time for complicated recipes, right? This one’s for the lazy bakers who still want to impress. A soft, spiced cake with just enough pumpkin flavor to make you feel “autumnal,” it’s the perfect dessert for your basic fall cravings. No need to stress about fancy ingredients or techniques here—just mix, bake, and enjoy. It’s quick, it’s simple, and it’s definitely going to be devoured faster than you can say “pumpkin spice latte.” You’re welcome.
Easy Pumpkin Coffee Cake
This pumpkin coffee cake combines fall spices and pumpkin for a soft, tender cake with a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
- 2 large eggs or egg substitute
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy.
- Add eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir until smooth.
- For the streusel: combine sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add butter to make crumbs.
- Pour batter into the pan. Sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 3%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for an extra crunch.
- Top with a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk for an extra sweet touch.
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Add a pinch of ginger or cloves for a more intense spice flavor.
- You can freeze the cake for later indulgence—if it lasts that long.
