Description
Harvest-inspired pumpkin bread with maple glaze celebrates autumn’s warmth and comfort. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this moist quick bread delivers a sweet symphony of seasonal flavors you’ll savor down to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coating a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, granulated and brown sugars, baking powder, baking soda, aromatic spices, and salt in a large mixing bowl until perfectly integrated.
- Craft a wet ingredient blend by thoroughly combining pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, ensuring a silky, uniform mixture.
- Gently merge the wet and dry ingredient mixtures, stirring until just incorporated without overmixing, which could result in a dense texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly and creating a smooth surface for consistent baking.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly before removing.
- Complete the bread by transferring to a wire rack and letting it cool completely.
- Craft the maple glaze by whisking powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Embellish the cooled bread by drizzling the maple glaze attractively across the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
Notes
- Swap vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or applesauce for a healthier twist and subtle flavor enhancement.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe completely celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch and nutty depth, which complements the pumpkin’s soft profile.
- Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or sealed container at room temperature for up to 4 days, maintaining moisture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg