Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Pumpkin Coffee Cake is a moist, gluten-free, dairy-free treat bursting with fall flavors and a crunchy crumble. This Fall Breakfast Treat is quick, wholesome, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 cup 240g pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
- ⅓ cup 80ml canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp 56g coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 1 ¾ cups 210g gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1 cup 160g coconut sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp kosher salt
For the Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup 60g gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup 120g coconut sugar
- 3 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup 75g coconut oil, solid
Instructions
Preheat and Prep
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup, setting the stage for this spiced pumpkin cake.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, I whisk 1 cup pumpkin purée, ⅓ cup coconut milk, 1 tsp vanilla, and 4 tbsp melted, cooled coconut oil until smooth, ensuring a lump-free base for this autumn coffee cake.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, I sift 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour, 1 cup coconut sugar, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp salt, mixing evenly for this Pumpkin Coffee Cake.
Blend Wet and Dry
- I gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring gently until just combined to keep this Fall Breakfast Treat light, scraping the bowl for a smooth batter.
Make Crumb Topping
- In a small bowl, I mix ½ cup gluten-free flour, ¾ cup coconut sugar, and 3 tsp cinnamon, then cut in ⅓ cup solid coconut oil with a fork until crumbly, creating a crunchy topping for this spiced pumpkin cake.
Assemble and Bake
- I pour the batter into the prepared dish, spreading evenly, and sprinkle the crumb topping over it. I bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool for 10 minutes before slicing this Pumpkin Coffee Cake.