Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping

A moist pumpkin cake is layered with a crunchy streusel topping, melted chocolate chips, and finished with a sweet glaze. Perfect for enjoying alongside your morning or afternoon coffee.

Yield: 9 squares

Ingredients:

For the Crunchy Streusel Topping:

• 45g Butter, melted (use non-dairy or your preferred butter)
• 90g All-Purpose Flour
• 65g Light Brown Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Salt

For the Pumpkin Coffee Cake:

• 60ml Milk (unsweetened almond milk or your choice)
• 85ml Maple Syrup
• 120g Light Brown Sugar
• 240g Pumpkin purée
• 110ml Neutral Oil
• 250g All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 3/4 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/4 tsp Allspice Powder
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 80g Chocolate Chips

For the Glaze (optional): (Consider adding your preferred glaze recipe or simple mix of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Streusel Topping:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and brown sugar.
   • Pour in the melted butter and gently stir, creating pea-sized crumbs. Ensure all the flour is absorbed.
   • Place the streusel mixture in the refrigerator until needed.
2. Pumpkin Coffee Cake:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease an 8×8 inch square baking tin with oil and line with parchment paper.
   • In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin purée until smooth.
   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, and salt.
   • Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
   • Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin, ensuring an even spread.
   • Sprinkle the chilled streusel topping evenly over the batter.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the topping is golden brown.
3. Cooling and Serving:
   • Allow the coffee cake to cool in the baking tin for about 25 minutes.
   • Once cooled, if desired, drizzle with your chosen glaze.
   • Cut into 9 equal squares and serve.

Tip: Pair with a warm cup of coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast or snack. The combination of pumpkin, chocolate, and the crumbly streusel topping offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Enjoy! 🍂🎃🍫