Description
Moist and warmly spiced pumpkin bread topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze, perfect for cozy mornings or fall gatherings. This easy-to-make bread combines the subtle sweetness of pumpkin with aromatic cinnamon and pumpkin pie spices, finished with a smooth, sugary glaze for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Bread:
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the pumpkin bread evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make the bread tough.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into a greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the bread is cooling, mix the powdered sugar, milk (start with 1 tbsp and add more if needed for desired consistency), and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the cinnamon glaze evenly over the top for a sweet, finishing touch.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, mix in ½ cup of chocolate chips or chopped walnuts into the batter before baking.
- This pumpkin bread freezes well—wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
