Brown Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Swirl

^{This post has been sponsored by Tipperary Irish Butter. As always, all opinions and recipes are my own.}

There is something about the scent of brown butter and pumpkin that defines the heart of the Autumn season. This Brown Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Swirl is warmly spiced, layered with a cinnamon swirl, then finished with a brown sugar crumb topping that melts in your mouth. It is the kind of baking that welcomes cozy mornings and makes the kitchen feel like home.

To make this recipe truly special, I've used Tipperary Pure Irish Butter, a rich, creamy butter crafted in Ireland that elevates simple ingredients with its velvety texture and deep flavor.

Whether served as a Thanksgiving dessert, a Christmas brunch centerpiece, or a sweet afternoon indulgence with coffee, this pumpkin coffee cake captures everything we love about holiday baking- warmth, comfort, and a touch of tradition.

Keep reading for the printable recipe, ingredient checklist, baker's notes, as well as a full video tutorial!

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• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• Ingredient Checklist and Tips
• Brown Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake FAQs
• Brown Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Swirl

Why You'll Love This Recipe

The Magic of Brown Butter

Browning the butter adds a deep, nutty flavor that truly elevates this coffee cake. The technique is quite simple: melt the butter over medium heat until a layer of foam begins to surface, and the butter turns golden and fragrant. Using Tipperary Irish Butter enhances this step- its higher butterfat content creates a luxurious, flavorful brown butter base that's ideal for baking.

The Cinnamon Swirl & Crumb Topping

Inspired by the viral cinnamon roll pancakes on TikTok, a quick cinnamon paste is swirled through layers of the pumpkin batter. Then, a brown sugar crumb topping adds sweetness and a light crunch to every bite. Once baked and cooled, a simple drizzle of icing finishes it off for a bakery-worthy result.

Ingredient Checklist and Tips

If you want to make this for your upcoming holiday festivities, here is a quick shopping list of everything you'll need:

• Good quality unsalted butter (I used Tipperary Pure Irish Butter)
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar (any kind will do)
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Pumpkin Pie Spice (store-bought or homemade, see the recipe card below)
• Pumpkin puree
• Whole milk
• Cinnamon
• Confectioner's sugar
• Corn syrup

Ingredient Spotlight: Tipperary Irish Butter

Made from the milk of grass-fed cows in Ireland, Tipperary Irish Butter is known for its rich, creamy texture and naturally golden hue. It's perfect for baking recipes that depend on quality butter for flavor and structure, like today's pumpkin coffee cake.

Baking Notes & Tips

• Homemade Pumpkin Spice: Use your own blend for a fresh, aromatic touch because nothing tops homemade. Check out our Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe here on LTG that we use every year.
• Do not skip browning the butter: This is what gives this cake its signature flavor and texture. Melting butter makes cakes denser and chewier.
• Storage: This cake keeps well at room temperature for 2-3 days in a cake container, or refrigerated for up to a week in an airtight container.

Brown Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake FAQs

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Holiday baking is more than recipes - it's about the simple joy of creating something beautiful and sharing it. This Brown Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake is one of those recipes that brings people together, whether you're serving it for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet moment in between.

And that's our recipe for Brown Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Swirl! If you enjoyed this recipe, or have any questions or suggestions, be sure to let us know in the comments below. We always love hearing from you.

Happy Baking!