Description
Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Maple Glaze is a moist, flavorful cake combining rich pumpkin, warm spices, and a smooth, sweet maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cozy treat balances tenderness, spice, and sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Cake
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
For the Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients and oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan to prevent sticking. Gather all ingredients so everything is ready for smooth mixing.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the pumpkin puree, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Ensure the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Blend dry and wet mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the maple glaze: Combine sifted powdered sugar with maple syrup and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and runny but not too thin.
- Glaze and cool: Once the cake is removed from the oven and slightly cooled (about 10 minutes), drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top. Let it set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for better blending and texture.
- Sift flour and powdered sugar to avoid lumps, ensuring a light crumb and smooth glaze.
- Start testing the cake around 35 minutes to avoid overbaking as ovens vary.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting too much.
- Add a cinnamon-sugar streusel topping before baking for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10th of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pumpkin coffee cake, maple glaze, autumn dessert, pumpkin dessert, cozy breakfast cake
