With pumpkin and warm spices, this decadent coffee cake is the perfect fall treat.

Whether you’re hosting, looking for a cozy Saturday breakfast, or just want a sweet treat for your mid week coffee, this pumpkin spice coffee cake has all the flavors of fall and is absolutely amazing with a cup of hot coffee. There’s just about a cup of hot coffee and a warm baked treat on a cool morning, yes?!

While the ingredient list may look a little long at first glance, this really does come together super quickly. I made it on a whim one rainy fall morning when we had friends coming over and the kids gobbled up half the pan in minutes.

What are the ingredients for pumpkin spice coffee cake?

Eggs- Eggs hold this together and give it a light and fluffy texture. If you want to make just half of the recipe, I suggest using two eggs and cutting the other measurements in half.

Butter – This recipe does have a lot of butter, but it adds a richness to the cake and keeps it nice and moist.

Pumpkin – I use a pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling. You can use the canned version or make your own pumpkin purée using this method.

Honey – Honey works well as a natural sweetener in this recipe or you could also use date syrup. I use coconut sugar for the topping, but brown sugar works well also. I substituted 1:1. See this blog post for more on how to use natural sweeteners in recipes.

Baking soda and baking powder – This recipe uses both baking soda and baking powder to give a little lift to the batter and create the perfect rise.

Pumpkin pie spice – These warm spices are definitely what breathes fall into this cake. I highly recommend making your own pumpkin pie spice as it will save you money. You can easily find many recipes online or check out my Staples From Scratch cookbook where I have my own pumpkin pie spice blend as well as many other staples like this.

Milk – Adds moisture to this batter. I use whole milk, but any milk of choice will work.

Flour – I actually prefer this recipe with a whole wheat or einkorn flour, but white flour works beautifully too.

Variations and mix-ins

If you want a little more sweetness, add a handful of chocolate chips to the batter

For more crunch, you could add chopped walnuts, or pecans to the crumb topping

A little cream cheese swirl in would add a delightful tang to the sweetness of this coffee cake

Can you make this coffee cake ahead of time?

Yes, you can absolutely make this coffee, cake ahead of time. In fact, that is one of the things things that I love so much about this recipe. You can easily mix this up and pour it into a pan the night before and simply bake in the morning for a delicious treat.

How do I Store my pumpkin coffee cake?

I would recommend leaving it out at room temperature in an airtight container or with classic wrap over the top. Note that if your home is warmer or higher in humidity, things will start to mold very quickly, but you should be safe at room temp for 2-3 days. If you are concerned about it going bad, you can put it in the refrigerator or even freeze it.

What do I serve with pumpkin coffee cake?

I love that there are endless options when it comes to how to serve a coffee cake. Use it as a stand-alone by adding a little protein powder, serve it alongside some cheesy scrambled eggs, or serve it for brunch with an egg casserole and fruit.

If you love coffee cake, you might also want to try this decadent blueberry crumble coffee cake that has gone viral many times. I love that it can be made the night before for a quick morning breakfast