CONTEST-WINNING PUMPKIN COFFEE CAKE

Contest-Winning Pumpkin Coffee Cake image

It's tough to resist a second piece of this delightful treat with its comforting flavor. It's a breeze to throw together because it calls for pound cake mix and canned pumpkin. -Sarah Steele Moulton, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) pound cake mix
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
6 tablespoons water
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour half the pumpkin mixture into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. , In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle half over the batter. Carefully spread with remaining batter. Sprinkle with remaining topping (pan will be full). , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.