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A plate with a caramel drizzle, two forks, and a slice of Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake on it with a dollop of whipped cream next to it.

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

Pumpkin spice coffee cake is a delicious fall breakfast or snack with sour cream pumpkin cake layered with brown sugar pecan streusel.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the streusel:

  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. pecans chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoons butter softened

For the Pumpkin Coffee Cake:

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 1 c. pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spray an 8 x 8 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine all ingredients for the streusel and mix until crumbly.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.  Mix and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl cream together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter until smooth.  Add in the eggs and mix well.
  • Stir in the pumpkin puree, sour cream, and vanilla paste and mix until well combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spoon..  Sprinkle with half of the steusel. 
  • Gently spread the remaining batter over top of the streusel.  Sprinkle with remaining streusel.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Handle the Heat