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Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping
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This Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping is a moist and tender fall dessert infused with warm spices and pumpkin puree, topped with a buttery, crunchy crumb layer. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or festive gatherings, it offers a delightful balance of flavor and texture using simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crumb Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal and even baking.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with granulated and brown sugars until creamy and pale. Add vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently to prevent overmixing and ensure a tender, moist cake.
  5. Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a smaller bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the surface. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the topping is golden.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing to allow flavors to set for the perfect bite.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and pumpkin puree for better mixing and fluffier texture.
  • Fold dry ingredients gently into wet ingredients to avoid a tough cake.
  • Use cold butter in crumb topping to keep it crumbly and crunchy.
  • Test doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Adjust spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to suit personal taste.

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Keywords: Pumpkin coffee cake, crumb topping, fall dessert, pumpkin spice cake, moist pumpkin cake

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