Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Cheesecake and Pecan Streusel When my love for pumpkin cheesecake went haywire a few years ago, this dessert came together. A mix of vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, pure pumpkin puree, and a cheese cake batter became best friends in this recipe to make it the ultimate Fall Dessert. Did I mention, there is crumb topping? No joke, when baking this dessert, your home will smell like love and pumpkin pie all mixed together.
How this dessert came about
I have been seeing nothing but pumpkin desserts at the grocery store lately and fall is screaming at me loud and clear this year! I couldn’t decide what to purchase between a cheesecake, streusel coffee cake, or a pumpkin roll. So my daughters and I decided to make them all together in one dessert. As a family, we turned it into a math assignment and quality time in one. Aside from that, they got to learn choices are limited sometimes. You see, the girls obviously picked chocolate to be in this dessert but they didn’t win that battle. However, they settled with a vanilla glaze after I explained what a “glazed donut” was made of. Hey folks, it worked and that’s all that matters. My family and I hope you enjoy this Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese and Pecan Streusel Dessert as much as we do. As always, we would love to hear your thoughts! Feel free to reach out and let us know via Instagram, Facebook, or simply send us an email. Now, Let’s Answer Some Common Questions
Where can I buy Pumpkin Puree?
Almost all grocery stores in the United States sell pumpkin puree in a can throughout the year. So this Pumpkin Coffee Cake can be made all year long if you wished (and why wouldn’t you wish that?). However, if you want to try fresh pumpkin puree then by all means go for it!
How to make Pumpkin Puree at home
You can steam a peeled pumpkin that has been chunked into small cubes. Cook it until it is tender enough to puree. Then place the pumpkin in a blender and puree until smooth. I recommend running the puree through a fine mesh before using it. This will assure the large pieces or strands of pumpkin guts get filtered out.
How do you soften cream cheese fast?
I leave it out at room temperature for 2 hours but I understand spur of the moment baking and having zero chill. Yours truly has the same issue. You can also use a kitchen mixer or hand blender to get it softened quicker, but even then leaving it out for at least 30 minutes is recommended.
Pumpkin Spice Seasoning Recipe
I purchase Pumpkin Spice Seasoning form Trader Joes every year it is in season. Be sure to grab 1-2 bottles when they have it so you can make delicious recipes all year around. If you don’t have a chance to go to the store to purchase Pumpkin Spice Seasoning, then use this simple recipe of mixed ground spices.
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ teaspoon ground cloves
Let’s Get Cooking!
Ingredients Needed for Pumpkin Coffee Cake
PUMPKIN CAKE
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon baking soda2 ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice seasoning (see notes)4 tablespoons salted cold butter, shredded1 large egg½ cup sour cream (full-fat)1 cup pumpkin puree
Want to make it easier? Mix together boxed white cake mix with its packaged ingredients, add pumpkin spice, and 1 cup of pumpkin puree.
CHEESECAKE FILLING
8oz cream cheese, softened⅓ cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
PECAN STREUSEL
⅓ cup all purpose flour4 tablespoons salted cold butter, shredded⅓ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup chopped pecans¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon cinnamon
TOPPING INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
VANILLA GLAZE
⅓ cup powered sugar1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions for Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Combine the dry ingredients for the Pumpkin Coffee Cake in a bowl and add the shredded butter to the ingredients. Mix it well with either a spatula or your hand (recommended). I like to combine it all with my hands and mix it well. Mix the wet ingredients together in a bowl and beat it well. Then combine it with the dry ingredients. Set it aside Make the Cream Cheese filling by combining all of the ingredients listed. Beat it well until it is smooth in consistency. I use a hand blender. The streusel will require your hands to mix since it has many different textures. Use your hand to crumble and mix the contents together until it is well combined. The end result will be well mixed crumbs.
Assembling the Cake
Recipe for Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Cheesecake
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I hope you all have a wonderful Fall Season and enjoy everything Pumpkin Spice related! Let me know how you like this recipe! I love hearing from you.
