Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake
There’s nothing like the warm embrace of fall wrapped in a slice of Pumpkin Spice Pound Cake. This dessert brings together the rich, comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices with a buttery pound cake base, layered with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake swirl. Finished with a crumbly streusel topping and a luscious maple glaze, each bite is a perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and decadent. Whether it’s a cozy afternoon treat or the star of your holiday table, this cake will become a seasonal favorite.
Servings: 6 Servings
Equipment
- 1 9x6 loaf pan
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk or buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp pumpkin spice blend
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Streusel Topping
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Maple Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp milk
Instructions
Streusel Topping
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients under “Streusel Topping” until small to medium-sized clumps form. If large clumps form, break them up and continue mixing until well combined.
Maple Glaze
- In a small bowl, mix all ingredients listed under "Maple Glaze" until smooth. Set aside.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling
- In a bowl, mix together all ingredients under "Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling" until smooth. Set aside.
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Batter
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fully incorporated. Add in the buttermilk (or whole milk) and vanilla, and mix again.
- Whisk in the eggs until combined, then fold in the flour, pumpkin spice blend, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into a parchment-lined 9x6 loaf pan and swirl in the pumpkin cheesecake filling. Top with the remaining batter, smooth it out, and make a line down the center for air circulation. Finish with a layer of the streusel topping.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until fully cooked. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Once cooled, remove from the pan and top with the maple glaze. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Tip: Pierce the center with a toothpick to check if it's done. You want to see loose crumbs. If there’s wet batter, return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.