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Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake

A delightful coffee cake combining pumpkin puree and crunchy pecans, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Optional Topping
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for optional frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the Baking Pan: Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat until well incorporated.
  4. Add the Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  3. Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
Baking
  1. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
  2. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for about 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

For gluten-free version, consider using almond flour. Keep an eye on baking time because of varying oven temperatures. Avoid overmixing the batter for best texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.