🎃☕️ Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake 🎃☕️
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾: The base of the cake, providing structure.
1 cup granulated sugar 🍬: Adds sweetness to balance the pumpkin and spices.
1 tsp baking powder 🥄: Helps the cake rise.
½ tsp baking soda 🌟: Works with the baking powder for a light, fluffy texture.
½ tsp salt 🧂: Enhances all the flavors.
1 tsp ground cinnamon 🌰: Adds warmth and spice.
½ tsp ground nutmeg 🌰: Complements the cinnamon with a subtle, earthy note.
½ cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈: Provides richness and moisture.
1 cup canned pumpkin puree 🎃: The star ingredient, adding flavor and moisture.
2 large eggs 🥚: Helps bind the ingredients together.
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦: Adds depth and sweetness.
½ cup sour cream 🥄: Contributes moisture and a slight tang for balance.
For the Streusel Topping:
⅓ cup all-purpose flour 🌾: Gives the streusel structure.
⅓ cup brown sugar 🍬: Adds sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor.
¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed 🧈: Ensures the topping is crumbly and rich.
1 tsp ground cinnamon 🌰: For a warm, spiced topping.
¼ cup chopped pecans (optional) 🌰: Adds crunch and a nutty flavor.
For the Glaze (optional):
1 cup powdered sugar 🍰: For a sweet, smooth glaze.
2-3 tbsp milk 🥛: Thins the glaze to a drizzling consistency.
½ tsp vanilla extract 🍦: Enhances the flavor of the glaze.
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper. 🔥
Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix in the sour cream until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. 🥄
Make the Streusel Topping:
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the chopped pecans if using. 🌰
Assemble the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter. 🍰
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. ⏲️
Optional Glaze:
If desired, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make a glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake. 🍰🥄
Enjoy your Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea for the perfect fall treat!
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