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Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake

Irresistible Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake for Cozy Fall Mornings

Enjoy a slice of this Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake, a seasonal favorite that combines moist pumpkin puree, crunchy pecans, and warm spices for a perfect fall breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar no substitutions
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon salt essential for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice homemade preferred
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1/2 cup butter melted, can use vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 cup pecans chopped, can substitute walnuts

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch baking pan by greasing it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter should be thick and lumpy.
  4. In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until crumbly, then fold in chopped pecans.
  5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and top with streusel, pressing it lightly into the batter.
  6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake is perfect for cozy fall mornings and makes for great leftovers due to its moist texture.

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