Description
This Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Maple Glaze is a cozy, tender fall treat infused with pureed pumpkin and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a shiny, sweet natural maple glaze, it offers a moist texture and comforting flavors perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enhanced with plant-based ingredients and optional smoked turkey bacon bits, this spiced cake fills your kitchen with inviting aromas and is easily customizable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- ¾ cup natural brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (freshly ground recommended)
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (freshly ground recommended)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup pureed pumpkin
- ¼ cup plant-based butter (melted)
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: ¼ cup finely chopped smoked turkey bacon
Maple Glaze Ingredients
- ½ cup pure maple syrup (natural)
- 1 tbsp plant-based milk
- ½ tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), natural brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix pureed pumpkin, melted plant-based butter, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until a smooth, thick batter forms. If desired, fold in finely chopped smoked turkey bacon.
- Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking pan. Pour batter evenly into the pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Maple Glaze: In a small saucepan, warm pure maple syrup (natural) combined with plant-based milk and natural gelling agent. Stir gently and continuously until the mixture thickens slightly to a smooth, pourable consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool a little.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the warm maple glaze generously over the cake, coating it evenly. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped smoked turkey bacon bits or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Slice and serve warm with your favorite coffee or tea.
Notes
- Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for the best aroma and flavor.
- Mix the batter just until combined to avoid a dense cake texture.
- Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer to ensure an even bake and prevent drying.
- Apply glaze when the cake is warm but not hot to achieve a perfect shiny finish.
- Always use pure maple syrup (natural) for authentic sweetness and depth in glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pumpkin coffee cake, maple glaze, fall dessert, spiced cake, plant-based, vegan coffee cake, gluten-free cake, autumn flavors