Description
This Pumpkin Spice Kuchen is a moist, flavorful autumn dessert featuring a tender pumpkin-infused cake spiced with warm pumpkin spice and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for celebrating fall, this recipe serves approximately 10 slices and balances the richness of coconut oil with the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree and brown sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium eggs
- 140 grams brown sugar
- 110 grams coconut oil
- 170 grams pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin spice
Glaze
- Powdered sugar (quantity not specified, around 100 grams recommended)
- Milk (about 2 tablespoons)
- Maple syrup (about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius (347°F) and grease a springform pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat the eggs and brown sugar together until fluffy to incorporate air and volume. Then mix in the coconut oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and pumpkin spice to evenly distribute the leavening and flavorings.
- Mix Batter: Gradually combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cake.
- Bake First Stage: Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and bake for 25 minutes at 175°C.
- Bake Second Stage: After 25 minutes, cover the cake with foil to prevent excessive browning and bake for an additional 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: Once the cake is cooled, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk and maple syrup until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the Kuchen: Drizzle or spread the glaze evenly over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cake.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar and liquids in the glaze to achieve desired consistency.
- The glaze adds a lovely sweet finish but can be omitted for a less sweet option.
- This cake pairs well with a cup of coffee or warm spiced tea.
