PUMPKIN CHEESE COFFEE CAKE

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This is one of my favorite recipes, especially in autumn. It is much easier to make than a traditional pumpkin roll - and it's always a crowd-pleaser! -Carlene Jessop, Hildale, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 cups canned pumpkin
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 tablespoon sugar
TOPPING:
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, pumpkin, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth. Drop tablespoonfuls over batter; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.