Buttermilk Pumpkin Coffee Cake—because you thought your basic pumpkin spice obsession needed an upgrade. This cake delivers moist, comforting flavor with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. Packed with buttermilk for a tender crumb and loaded with pumpkin, this cake is practically a fall must-have. Forget those overpriced coffee shop treats; this one’s homemade and guaranteed to make your house smell like autumn. Don’t worry, it’s totally acceptable to eat this for breakfast. In fact, you should. Pumpkin. Buttermilk. Coffee cake. What could go wrong?
Buttermilk Pumpkin Coffee Cake
This moist buttermilk pumpkin coffee cake combines spiced pumpkin with buttermilk for a soft, flavorful cake topped with a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, then stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- For the topping, mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Vitamin C: 3%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin D: 2%
Additional Notes
- Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra crunch.
- Make sure your pumpkin puree is well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
