Description
This Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread is the ultimate autumn comfort food, combining the warmth of cinnamon and spices with the sweetness of pumpkin. Topped with a crispy cinnamon sugar layer, it offers a perfect balance of moist, flavorful bread with a delightful crunch. Ideal for fall mornings or as a sweet treat to share, this easy recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl & Topping:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare the Bread Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Layer the Batter: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Top with the remaining batter, smoothing the surface, and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar on top.
- Bake the Pumpkin Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover with foil for the last 15 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a nutty twist, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- To make this bread gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a dairy-free version, use non-dairy oil and ensure the pumpkin purée is dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
