Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
Moist spiced pumpkin cake with a thick brown sugar cinnamon ribbon and an irresistible buttery crunchy oat streusel topping with sweet vanilla glaze.
In a nutshell:This authentic american pumpkin cinnamon streusel coffee cake comes together in just 65 minutes with simple ingredients. The chef's secret: keep streusel butter ice-cold so it stays crumbly and crisp rather than melting into the batter. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
The ultimate autumn breakfast and dessert treat! Made with pure pumpkin purée, warm fall spices, and Greek yogurt for an extraordinarily tender crumb, layered with a dark cinnamon sugar ribbon and crowned with a mountain of crispy buttery brown sugar crumble.
Key Equipment
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- 9x9-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Pastry cutter (or fork)
- Whisk
- Wire cooling rack
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Pro-Tip: Keep streusel butter ice-cold so it stays crumbly and crisp rather than melting into the batter while baking.
- Pro-Tip: Greek yogurt provides essential acidity and moisture for an ultra-tender crumb that stays soft for days.
- Pro-Tip: Use 100% pure canned pumpkin purée; do not substitute pumpkin pie mix which contains added water and sugar.
Ingredients
12
servings
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2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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1 tsp fine salt
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2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves
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1 can pure pumpkin purée, 15 oz (not pumpkin pie mix)
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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½ cup vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil
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⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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½ cup brown sugar, for streusel
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½ cup all-purpose flour, for streusel
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⅓ cup rolled old-fashioned oats, for streusel
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon, for streusel
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5 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed, for streusel
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½ cup powdered sugar, for vanilla drizzle
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1 tbsp milk or heavy cream, for vanilla drizzle
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper with an overhang for easy removal.
Make Cinnamon Oat Streusel
In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, rolled oats, and 1 tbsp ground cinnamon. Cut in cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until coarse, pea-sized crumbs form. Chill in fridge while making batter.
Whisk Batter
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, sugars, oil, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and glossy. Fold dry ingredients into wet batter just until combined.
Layer & Bake
Spread half the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/3 of the streusel evenly over batter. Spread remaining pumpkin batter on top and crown with the remaining 2/3 streusel crumble. Bake for 42 to 46 minutes until a wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
Glaze and Cool
Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes. Whisk powdered sugar with milk and drizzle generously across the crunchy streusel. Slice into squares and serve warm.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Yes, double the recipe or bake a single batch in a 9x13 pan for 28-32 minutes for thinner bakery-style bars.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze sliced squares wrapped in plastic for up to 2 months.
Yes! Adding 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans to the streusel adds fantastic autumn crunch.