Description
Moist, spiced pumpkin bread topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze — perfect for fall mornings or holiday gatherings. This classic American treat combines warm spices with rich pumpkin flavor and a light cinnamon glaze for added sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent the bread from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing for a tender bread texture.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Glaze: While the bread cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until smooth and slightly pourable.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the pumpkin bread has completely cooled, drizzle the cinnamon glaze evenly over the top for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Store the pumpkin bread covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- The glaze can be adjusted with more milk for a thinner consistency or more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze.
- Ensure the bread is fully cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and running off.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
