Pumpkin Cheese Coffee Cake

  • Pumpkin Cheese Coffee Cake-VSFa

    Ingredients:
    2 cups Splenda
    2 eggs
    1-1/4 cups cooked or canned pumpkin
    1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
    1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    2 tsp ground cinnamon
    1 tsp baking soda
    1/2 tsp salt

    Filling:

    1 package (8oz) light cream cheese, softened
    1 egg
    1 tbsp sugar
    Topping:
    3/4 cup flaked coconut
    1/2 cup chopped pecans
    1/4 cup packed brown sugar
    1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

    Preparation:

    In a large mixing bowl, beat Splenda, eggs, pumpkin, applesauce and vanilla.
    Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well.
    Pour into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. In a small mixing 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.

    Makes: 18 servings
    Serving size: 1/18 recipe
    LA Exchange: 1 Vegetable, 1 Starch, 1 Fat


    I cut back just a little on the splenda and I think next time I will try 1/2 C. of applesauce instead of just 1/4 cup. This is delish!!!!
  • We had this for Christmas breakfast.... it was pretty good.

    Thanks for the suggestion
  • We ahd this for Christmas breakfast at my dad's house as well. it turned out a little chewy but tasted awesome!