Pumpkin Streusel Bread
A delightful treat featuring moist, spiced pumpkin bread with a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack.
Ingrédients
For the Bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Streusel Topping
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
For the Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 tsp maple extract
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a metal loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1 cup of pumpkin puree and the 2 large eggs until well combined.
- Add in the spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently.
- Incorporate 1½ cups of all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan and level it out.
Streusel Topping
- In a separate bowl, mix together 6 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
- While the bread cools, whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled pumpkin bread before serving.
Notes
For dietary adjustments, consider using data alternatives for butter, sugar, or flour. Ensure proper measuring to avoid baking issues.