Description
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this moist and tender Pumpkin Streusel Bread! Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this bread is topped with a sweet, crunchy pecan streusel. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this easy-to-make bread will fill your kitchen with the cozy aroma of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the pumpkin puree and eggs to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- For the topping, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your Pumpkin Streusel Bread!
Notes
- Substitutions: You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Additions: Add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger to the batter for extra spice.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. This bread also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Serving Ideas: Enjoy a slice with a smear of cream cheese or a drizzle of honey for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg