Description

This Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake with Maple Glaze and Streusel Topping is the ultimate cozy fall dessert. With a tender pumpkin-spiced crumb, crunchy pecan streusel, and a drizzle of sweet maple glaze, it’s perfect for brunch, holiday gatherings, or an everyday autumn treat. Quick to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s a seasonal favorite you’ll want on repeat.

Ingredients

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For the Streusel:

½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup pecans, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
4 oz sour cream, room temperature
2 large eggs, beaten

For the Glaze:

½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp maple syrup

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8-inch square pan with nonstick spray.
Streusel: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, pecans, cinnamon, and melted butter with a fork until crumbly. Set aside.
Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, sour cream, and eggs until smooth. Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
Spread half the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the streusel. Top with remaining batter and then remaining streusel.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake before slicing.

Notes

Sour cream (or Greek yogurt) keeps the cake extra moist.

Chop pecans finely for even crunch.

Let the cake cool fully before glazing.

Can be made ahead—flavors deepen overnight.

Double the recipe in a 9×13 pan, adding 5–10 minutes to baking time.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American