Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread
A cozy, moist pumpkin bread that embodies the essence of fall with delicious spices and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.
Ingrédients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour For a gluten-free version, swap for 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a healthier alternative.
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Use fresh spices for better flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 0.75 cups canned pumpkin puree Unsweetened applesauce can be used as a lighter alternative.
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil Melted coconut oil or applesauce can be used to reduce oil content.
- 2 large eggs To make vegan, replace with 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
- 0.25 cup milk Use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or oil, then dust it lightly with flour.
- Gather all your ingredients.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: flour, both sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
Prepare Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Bake
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Mix the topping ingredients together and sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
Cool
- Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Once cool, slice and serve as desired, perhaps with butter or cream cheese.
Share
- Share your delicious pumpkin bread with friends and family!
Notes
To keep fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For freezing, wrap tightly and it can last up to 3 months.