Pumpkin cream cheese coffee cake: Because regular coffee cake is just too basic. This decadent treat combines the comforting fall flavors of pumpkin with a rich, velvety cream cheese filling. Perfect for those who believe pumpkin spice everything is a lifestyle, not a trend. It’s the kind of cake that makes you look like a baking pro, even if you just followed the recipe to the letter. The cream cheese center? Pure indulgence. Get ready to impress, or just stuff your face in peace. Either way, this cake is here to elevate your basic autumn obsession.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
This pumpkin cream cheese coffee cake is a moist, spiced pumpkin cake layered with a smooth cream cheese filling.
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 Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 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. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
- For the cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
- Pour half the cake batter into the pan. Add a layer of cream cheese filling. Top with remaining batter.
- For the streusel: Mix sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add butter until crumbs form. Sprinkle over the cake.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: C
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Iron: 5%
- Calcium: 3%
- Magnesium: 4%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Add walnuts or pecans to the streusel for an added crunch.
- Top with a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for the full experience.
- For a stronger pumpkin flavor, add extra cinnamon or ginger to the batter.
- Leftovers? Freeze it for a rainy day—or when your friends aren’t looking.
