Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

A slice of Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake sitting on a small, round, white plate.

The sweet and spicy flavors of fall really shine in this delicious homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake that is light, fluffy and pairs amazing with, of course, coffee.A slice of Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake sitting on a small, round, white plate.

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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

It’s officially September, which means pumpkin spice is going to be all over the place for the next couple of months. Do you love it? Does it annoy you?

If you’re reading this post, then I’m going to assume that you’re a pumpkin spice lover and in need of more recipes with this amazing seasonal flavor.

This Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is packed full of the sweet and spicy flavors of the season. It’s light, fluffy, pumpkin-y and delicious.

This cake makes the perfect pairing with a cup of coffee in the morning, afternoon or evening, so turn on some jazz, light a candle and get to baking. Happy Fall Friends!

What can I substitute for the pumpkin in this recipe?

You can substitute sweet potato or butternut squash puree for the pumpkin in this recipe. It will give it a slightly different flavor and texture, but shouldn’t be too noticeable.

What’s in this Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake?

  • butter
  • granulated sugar
  • brown sugar
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • flour
  • salt
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • pumpkin puree

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.

Beat with mixer until smooth and creamy.

Add eggs in one at a time.

Next, add the vanilla and pumpkin, beating between each addition.

In separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pumpkin spice.

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until well incorporated.

Prepare the pumpkin spice filling by combining the butter, pumpkin spice, flour, and brown sugar in a medium bowl.

Stir until the mixture is well combined and resembles coarse sand.

Spread the half of the cake batter in the bottom of the prepared pan. Top with the filling mixture.

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake batter topped with Pumpkin Spice filling in a square baking dish.

Spread the remaining cake batter over the top of the filling.

Coffee cake batter in a square baking dish.

Prepare the topping by blending the butter, flour, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice in a medium bowl until pea-sized crumbles form.

Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the cake.

Assembled Pumpkin Spice cake in a square baking dish before it goes into the oven.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Pumpkin Spice cake in a square baking dish.

Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

A slice of Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake sitting on a small, round, white plate.

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

Spice cake with a pumpkin spice filling and a sweet, crumbly topping.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, coffee cake, Pumpkin Spice
Servings: 12
Calories: 425kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Cake:

For the Pumpkin Spice Filling:

  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

For the Streusel Topping:

  • 5 tablespoon butter softened
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat with mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Add eggs in one at a time.
  • Next, add the vanilla and pumpkin, beating between each addition.
  • In separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pumpkin spice.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until well incorporated.
  • Prepare the pumpkin spice filling by combining the butter, pumpkin spice, flour, and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
  • Stir until the mixture is well combined and resembles coarse sand.
  • Spread the half of the cake batter in the bottom of the prepared pan. Top with the filling mixture.
  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top of the filling.
  • Prepare the topping by blending the butter, flour, brown sugar, and pumpkin spice in a medium bowl until pea-sized crumbles form.
  • Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the cake.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 6395IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg

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3 Comments

  1. I made this last week for an event and I would give this way more stars! I baked 8 small mini breads to give to some friends, who really liked it and wanted the recipe. I gave them the link to this website.

    5 stars

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