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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

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This pumpkin cream cheese coffee cake is a moist, spiced pumpkin cake layered with a smooth cream cheese filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
  • 2 large eggs or egg substitute
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
  • For the cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
  • Pour half the cake batter into the pan. Add a layer of cream cheese filling. Top with remaining batter.
  • For the streusel: Mix sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add butter until crumbs form. Sprinkle over the cake.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: C
  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):

  • Vitamin A: 15%
  • Iron: 5%
  • Calcium: 3%
  • Magnesium: 4%
  • Potassium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor

  1. Add walnuts or pecans to the streusel for an added crunch.
  2. Top with a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
  3. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for the full experience.
  4. For a stronger pumpkin flavor, add extra cinnamon or ginger to the batter.
  5. Leftovers? Freeze it for a rainy day—or when your friends aren't looking.