Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

The temperature is finally starting to drop in DC, which means it's time for pumpkin flavored everything!! I've never been a fan of pumpkin spice lattes (too sweet) but I do love a big slice of this brown butter pumpkin spice coffee cake with my boring plain latte!

You might also like my classic bourbon pumpkin pie!

This coffee cake has a layer of crunchy pecan streusel between two layers of spiced pumpkin cake. Then it's topped with more pecan streusel and a buttery glaze. It's seriously to-die-for.

I use bourbon vanilla extract in this pumpkin coffee cake because I love the added bourbon flavor, but regular vanilla works great too!

How to make brown butter

Browning the butter is optional but I highly recommend it! It adds that extra toasty, nutty flavor that just feels like fall! But if you don’t want to bother with brown butter, just use room temperature!

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Once melted, stir frequently and watch closely for the formation of brown specs on the bottom of the pan and a nutty aroma.
3. Once you see brown specs, stir for just a few more seconds (it browns super quickly).
4. Remove from the heat and immediately pour into a different bowl to prevent it from burning.
5. Let the butter cool for about 10 minutes before using.

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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

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• Author: Kyleigh Sage
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 9 pieces 1x

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Ingredients

Coffee Cake

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, browned
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 2 teaspoons bourbon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• pinch ground allspice
• pinch ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¾ cup plain full-fat yogurt
• 1 tablespoon bourbon

Streusel

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Glaze 

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1-2 teaspoons milk
• ¼ teaspoon bourbon vanilla

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Instructions

1. Make brown butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir frequently and watch closely for the formation of brown specs on the bottom of the pan and a nutty aroma. Once you see brown specs, stir for just a few more seconds as the butter will brown very quickly. Remove from the heat and immediately pour into a separate bowl to prevent burning. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a lightly greased 9x13 cake pan with parchment paper (for thicker pieces of coffee cake use a 9x9 pan).
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until fully combined and smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 
4. Alternate folding in half of the dry ingredients and yogurt, then mix until just combined. The batter should be smooth and thick.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together all of the streusel ingredients until it comes together and forms clumps. Use your hands to form larger clumps if desired. 
6. Spoon half of the coffee cake batter into the bottom of your pan and spread into a smooth layer. Sprinkle half of the streusel in an even layer over the batter. Top with the remaining batter and then sprinkle with the rest of the streusel. 
7. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.If the streusel begins to brown too quickly, cover with foil for the remainder of the baking time.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before removing.
9. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and melted butter. Add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. 
10. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the coffee cake and enjoy!
11. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. 

• Category: Dessert, Brunch
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: pumpkin coffee cake, pumpkin recipes, brown butter coffee cake, easy brunch recipes

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