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:
- 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.
- Pumpkin Coffee Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8x8 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.
- 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! 🍂🎃🍫
