Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake: The kind of cake you pretend to make for others, but really, it’s all for you. Packed with pumpkin’s creamy sweetness and the nutty crunch of pecans, this cake is a fall fantasy come true. But let’s be real, the pecans aren’t there just for looks—they add a delightful texture that makes this cake feel fancy. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or that late-night snack that’ll make you question your choices. Whatever. Just eat it. You know you want to.

Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake

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A delicious coffee cake combining the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with crunchy pecans for a perfect fall dessert.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings 12 servings

Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

  

• For the Cake:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup almond milk or any milk of your choice
• For the Pecan Topping:
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup vegan butter or regular butter

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
• In another bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, vanilla, and almond milk.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until smooth.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• In a separate bowl, mix the pecan topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 270
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g

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Vitamins and Minerals

• Vitamin A: 15%
• Vitamin C: 5%
• Calcium: 4%
• Iron: 6%
• Potassium: 5%

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Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor

• For an extra indulgent twist, add chocolate chips to the batter.
• Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar for a refined touch.
• Use toasted pecans for an even richer flavor.