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Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Maple Glaze

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Maple Glaze
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This Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Maple Glaze is a moist and tender fall-inspired treat infused with warm pumpkin and aromatic spices. Topped with a sticky, sweet maple glaze, it perfectly balances flavor and texture, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or dessert during cozy autumn mornings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Maple Glaze

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients and Preheat Oven: Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan to ensure easy release after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until evenly combined.
  3. Beat Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and vibrant.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently to maintain a tender cake texture. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before glazing.
  6. Prepare and Drizzle Maple Glaze: While the cake cools, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle generously over the warm cake so the glaze soaks into every crevice for a perfect sticky finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh spices: Fresh spices provide the best aroma and flavor for your cake.
  • Room temperature butter and eggs: Using room temp ingredients ensures even mixing and better texture.
  • Don’t skip the cooling time: Wait until the cake is just warm before glazing to avoid sogginess.
  • Check your bake: Oven temperatures vary; start checking the cake at 35 minutes.
  • Slow drizzle technique: Use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle glaze neatly for an attractive finish.

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Keywords: pumpkin coffee cake, pumpkin cake, maple glaze, fall dessert, autumn recipe, breakfast cake

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