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Maple Brown Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake

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A cozy coffee cake with sweet flavors of pumpkin and maple, perfect for autumn gatherings or a simple afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together.
  3. Stir in the browned butter until fully combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan.
  8. In a separate bowl, mix the oats with maple syrup and sprinkle this mixture over the batter.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk to reach your desired consistency and drizzle it over the cooled cake.

Notes

Try using real maple syrup for the best flavor. Optional add-ins include chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips.