Autumn is in the air and the subtle aroma of pumpkin spice is everywhere (and we’re definitely not complaining!). Revolutionize your taste buds with this fall-inspired coffee cake made with pumpkin and ginger. Pair with a hot cup of java, cold brew or calming tea for a sweet, well-rounded snack.
It’s also important to note that pumpkin is a popular seasonal flavor – for sure – but this beta-carotene-rich gourd is also a prize pick that supports your health as well. It’s low in calories, packed with fiber and rich in vitamins A, C and E. Need we say more? Let’s get baking!

Pumpkin-Ginger Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 195 kcal
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups King Arthur Organic Unbleached White Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 Tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Ancient Fine Sea Salt
- 1-1/2 to 2 tsp. Simply Organic Pumpkin Spice
- 2 tsp. Vitacost Organic Ground Ginger or fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp. Vitacost Organic Turmeric
Wet ingredients
- 1 cup Farmer’s Market Organic Canned Pumpkin
- 1/2 cup dairy milk or almond milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 cup Organic Valley Ghee or melted butter
- 1/4 cup Vitacost Certified Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup Vitacost Organic Light Brown Sugar or Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener
- 1 egg, room temperature
Streusel topping
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/4 pumpkin seeds or dry quinoa
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 4 tsp. soft butter*
Instructions
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Preheat oven 375 degrees F.
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In bowl, combine coconut oil, melted butter and sugar. Whisk until smooth. Stir in egg, milk and vanilla. Set aside.
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In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, ginger and turmeric. Whisk to combine.
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In large bowl, combine both wet and dry mixtures. Fold in canned pumpkin to form batter. Pour batter into 8 x 8-in. baking pan and set aside.
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In small bowl, combine all streusel ingredients. Gently use fingers to combine until crumbly texture forms.
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Layer streusel on top of batter and bake for 40 minutes or until golden.
Recipe Notes
- *For the streusel topping, if butter is too dry, add a few tablespoons of coconut oil to soften and add flavor.
- Not a fan of streusel? Enjoy this coffee cake plain, or spread on a generous layer of pumpkin butter.
- Order the ingredients you need to make this recipe at Vitacost.com.
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin-Ginger Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 195
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 163mg7%
Potassium 195mg6%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 3255IU65%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.