Pumpkin Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this moist and delicious Pumpkin Sour Cream Coffee Cake! A family favorite for over 30 years, this recipe features a perfectly spiced pumpkin layer nestled between two layers of tender cake and topped with a crunchy streusel topping. Easy to make, yet impressive enough for any occasion, this coffee cake is the perfect addition to your autumn baking repertoire. Get ready for a taste of cozy comfort!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 331.3 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Pumpkin Sour Cream Coffee Cake

  • 1 ½ sticks (¾ cup) softened butter + ⅔ stick (⅓ cup) softened butter
  • White Sugar
  • 3 large eggs + 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Walnuts

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How to Make Pumpkin Sour Cream Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) softened butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 3 large eggs, one at a time.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1 large egg, ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Mix until smooth.
  8. Prepare the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine ⅓ cup (⅔ stick) softened butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts recommended). Mix until crumbly.
  9. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
  10. Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the batter.
  11. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the pumpkin layer.
  12. Pour the remaining cake batter over the streusel, and top with the remaining streusel.
  13. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

106g

Fat

38g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pumpkin Sour Cream Coffee Cake?

Pumpkin Sour Cream Coffee Cake takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pumpkin Sour Cream Coffee Cake?

Pumpkin Sour Cream Coffee Cake has approximately 331.3 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pumpkin Sour Cream Coffee Cake?

The key ingredients for Pumpkin Sour Cream Coffee Cake are Butter, White Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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