Description
Spiced pumpkin bread crowned with a crunchy streusel topping brings autumn’s warmth to your kitchen. Moist, fragrant slices invite comfort and nostalgia, promising delightful moments with each perfectly balanced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (1 ¾ cups + ¾ cup)
Sweeteners:
- 2 cups brown sugar (⅔ cup + 1 ⅓ cup)
- ½ cup white sugar (⅓ cup + 3 tablespoons)
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously grease a 9-inch by 5-inch (23 centimeters by 13 centimeters) loaf pan, then line with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for effortless removal.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt; whisk thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whisk large eggs, dark brown sugar, granulated white sugar, vegetable oil, canned pumpkin puree, pure vanilla extract, and whole milk until the mixture appears silky and completely integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula, incorporating gently to prevent gluten development and maintain a tender crumb.
- Smoothly transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using an offset spatula to create an even surface.
- For the streusel topping, combine granulated white sugar, dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl, then incorporate melted unsalted butter until a coarse, crumbly texture emerges.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly across the surface of the batter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, rotating halfway through; confirm doneness by inserting a wooden toothpick into the center, which should emerge clean with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool completely within the pan for optimal structural integrity, then lift out using parchment paper edges and slice into delectable servings.
Notes
- Cooling is crucial for allowing the pumpkin bread’s texture to set perfectly, preventing crumbling when slicing.
- Leftover bread stores wonderfully in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, maintaining its moist, tender crumb.
- Freezing individual slices wrapped in plastic wrap then placed in a freezer bag keeps this treat fresh for up to 2 months.
- Extra spices like nutmeg or ginger can personalize the flavor profile, making each loaf uniquely delicious.
- Substituting vegetable oil with applesauce reduces overall fat content while keeping the bread incredibly moist and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg