Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe
This easy Krusteaz pumpkin coffee cake transforms a box of pumpkin spice bread mix into a cozy fall breakfast, brunch or dessert.
The tender cake is topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping that adds delicious sweetness and texture to every bite.
Since this recipe begins with a boxed mix, there’s no need to measure pumpkin puree or blend several spices.
This fall pumpkin recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy mornings, holiday gatherings or casual autumn snacking.
Serve each slice with coffee, tea or warm apple cider for a simple seasonal treat everyone will enjoy.
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Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake
- Starts with Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix.
- The crumb topping is made with simple pantry ingredients.
- It takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
- It can be served as a fall breakfast recipe, brunch or fall dessert.
- No additional pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie spice is needed.
What Are the Ingredients for Pumpkin Coffee Cake?
A box of Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix is used to start off this recipe. Prepare the batter using the ingredients listed on the back of the box.
For the cinnamon crumb topping, you will need:
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Melted butter
Powdered sugar can also be sprinkled over the cooled cake before serving.
How to Make Krusteaz Pumpkin Coffee Cake
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease an 11×7-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the bread mix according to the package directions and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon. Add the butter and use a pastry blender to cut it into the dry ingredients until small crumbles form.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool until warm, then slice and serve.
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Tips for Making Pumpkin Coffee Cake
- Mix the streusel only until coarse crumbs form. Overmixing can turn it into a paste.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly so every slice has plenty of crumbs.
- Begin checking the cake a few minutes before the suggested baking time since ovens and pan sizes vary.
- Test the center of the cake rather than the edges.
- Let the coffee cake cool before adding powdered sugar so it doesn’t melt into the topping.
What Are Some Variations of Pumpkin Coffee Cake?
You can easily change the flavor and texture of this crumb cake recipe. Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumb topping for a little crunch. Mini chocolate chips, dried cranberries or cinnamon chips can be folded into the prepared batter.
For a sweeter finish, drizzle the cooled cake with a simple vanilla glaze or maple glaze instead of powdered sugar. You can also add a pinch of extra cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the crumb topping for a stronger spice flavor.
It is best to prepare Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix according to the package directions for this recipe. The mix already provides the pumpkin flavor, and adding extra pumpkin puree can make the batter too wet or dense. If you want a stronger pumpkin flavor, add a little pumpkin pie spice rather than changing the liquid ingredients.
A gummy or underbaked center usually means the cake needs more baking time or was baked in a pan that was too small. A dry cake can come from overbaking or adding too much flour. If the crumb topping melts into the batter, the butter may have been too hot or the topping may have been overmixed.
Yes. Bake the coffee cake one day ahead, let it cool completely and keep it tightly covered. Add the powdered sugar shortly before serving for the best appearance.
If you’re planning more seasonal baking, browse my favorite fall recipes and fall cake recipes for plenty of cozy ideas. You can also try a homemade pumpkin cake or switch up the flavors with this apple coffee cake.
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Krusteaz Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 15 oz Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix plus the oil, water and eggs called for on the package
- ⅓ cup flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup softened butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease an 11×7-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the pumpkin bread mix with the oil, water and eggs according to the package directions.
- Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon.
- Add the softened butter. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until small crumbs form.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon crumb topping evenly over the pumpkin batter.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few soft crumbs attached.
- Remove the coffee cake from the oven and let it cool until warm. Cut it into 8 large rectangles or 12 smaller pieces and serve.
Looks yummy to me, I love Krusteaz brand good quality products
I am most interested to try the Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix and make some of that and mix in some cranberries in it
This looks amazing, I love pumpkin spice and bake these type of desserts all year round!
Love everything about this Pumpkin Crumb Cake…thanks for sharing 🙂 I need to get me some of the Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix !!
I love pumpkin and crumb cake so this sounds like a yummy combination and a way of making a baking mix your own.
would love to make this for thanksgiving dessert
the pumpkin spice bread mix sounds delicious. my grandmother always made a pumpkin bread
This looks like a good recipe for a dessert for the kids.
I’d love to try the Quick Bread Pumpkin Spice Mix, sounds delicious!
The Pumpkin Crumb Cake looks so good! I’ve been craving pumpkin lately and I could use a slice with a cup of coffee right about now 🙂
I’d love to try the Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread Mix.
Oh how I love pumpkin recipes like this one! How I love October! It’s the most pumpkinful time of the year!
Looking good and tasty love to try this
I’m going to try this one.
Would love to try all the Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Mixes – would make the Pumpkin Spice Bars first!!!
I am most excited to try the Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread from Krusteaz.
I’d love to try the Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Cookie Mix. Your Pumpkin Crumb Cake looks delicious.
I love to bake cinnamon coffee cakes for my family on Sunday mornings. Your Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake looks yummy. I never thought to include pumpkin in this kind of cake but I love pumpkin pie with spices so I will definitely try your recipe. I love the Krusteaz mixes (favorite is blueberry). Thanks for sharing!
I have to go to the grocery store today and I have put this on my list. Recipes sounds good.
I am not a big fan of crumb cake bit with pumpkin spice I would definitely try this recipe…
I want to try the pumpkin spice muffins.
My granddaughters would love this cake.
I would eat this by myself
This looks so easy and delicious!
I want to try the Krusteaz pumpkin bread mix
The Crumb Cake looks like it would be great with coffee
This looks delicious and fairly quick and easy as well. Thanks for the recipe!
I would like to try the Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix with a few walnuts and dried berries added on top.
I love Krusteaz products and this looks so moist and spongey! Perfection!
It looks absolutely delicious!
Pumpkin Spice Muffin mix.
I am definitely adding Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Bread Mix to my grocery list. Your recipe makes this delicious cake look so easy to make and I can’t wait to try out the recipe.
I think we would really enjoy the pumpkin spice bread mix.
I’d like to try the Pumpkin Spice Muffin.
This looks really good and would be great for Thanksgiving.
I would love to try the pumpkin spice cake, that sounds amazing! I’ve made a few desserts from this brand and it’s always good.
THis looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
It does look very appetizing!
OMG I love anything pumpkin flavored and this is perfect!
This looks DELICIOUS!
mmm looks delish!
I would like to try the Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake.
This recipe sounds delicious. My family would love this!
I most want to try the pumpkin spice bread mix
The crumb cake looks delicious and would be good to take to a Halloween party I’m going to next weekend
I pretty much love anything pumpkin! Looks delicious
That crumb cake looks delicious! I’d also like to try the Pumpkin Spice Muffin mix.
Thank you!
I made this last night for our dessert and it was amazing!!! ????
I am so glad to hear this!
This looks delicious and I have all the ingredients on hand! One question….it says to bake in a cake pan, but does not specify a size. Is it 8 x 8 or 9 x 13?
9×13 works best!