Description

A tender, spiced pumpkin bread topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar crust. This easy fall favorite is made with pantry staples and packed with cozy flavor.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients:

3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon sugar topping: 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

7. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping evenly over the batter.

8. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

10. Once cooled, slice and serve with butter, cream cheese, or as is.

11. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.

Optional add-ins: chocolate chips or chopped pecans for extra texture.

To enhance flavor, swirl some cinnamon sugar into the batter before baking.

Try toasting slices and spreading with butter or cream cheese for a breakfast treat.