Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake
Experience the essence of autumn with every slice of this Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake. It combines a blend of comforting spices and smooth pumpkin puree all nestled within a moist cake that as refreshing, as a morning dew-kissed meadow. Topped with a brown butter glaze that cascades down its beautiful Bundt-shaped form like the golden hues of falling leaves at sunset this cake is more than just a dessert—it's an homage, to the cherished memories of fall. The tender cake is complemented by the crunch of walnuts creating a delightful combination that indulges all your senses and celebrates the most beloved flavors of the season.
1 Servings
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 spice cake mix e.g., Duncan Hines brand
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 c water
- 1 15 ounces can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 to 2/3 c chopped walnuts
For the Brown Butter Spice Glaze:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 c powdered sugar add a bit more to thicken if desired
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
Instructions
To make the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a Bundt pan, with non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl combine the spice cake mix and flour.
- Add the eggs and water to the bowl then mix on low speed until everything's well combined.
- Increase the speed to high. Continue mixing for 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in the pumpkin puree and walnuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the Bundt pan.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before removing it.
For the Glaze:
- In a saucepan over medium heat melt butter until it turns amber in color and has an aroma—be cautious not to burn it.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk in sugar, spices and milk until you achieve a smooth consistency. Adjust with sugar if desired thickness isn't reached.
- Drizzle this glaze, over the cake once it's done baking.
- Allow some time for the glaze to set slightly on top of the cake before serving each slice that captures all those wonderful fall flavors!
Notes
For those who revel in the autumnal splendor of a Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake but dance in the delicate ballet of a gluten-free lifestyle, fear not, for this recipe can pirouette with you. Begin by choosing a gluten-free spice cake mix, which are now as bountiful as leaves in a fall meadow, ensuring that the warm hug of spices remains intact. When it comes to flour, opt for a trusted gluten-free all-purpose blend, one that promises to cradle the other ingredients as gently as a nest of dried leaves cradles a pumpkin. With these simple swaps, your cake will not only be a gluten-free masterpiece but also a testament to the magic of autumn that can be enjoyed by all, regardless of dietary restraints.