Description
Pumpkin Streusel Bread is the ultimate treat for fall enthusiasts, combining a moist pumpkin loaf with a crunchy streusel topping and a decadent maple glaze. This recipe captures the cozy essence of autumn, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during quiet moments with your morning coffee. The rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices mingle beautifully, while the sweet glaze adds an irresistible finish. Whether you serve it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a delightful dessert, this bread is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
- 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
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for streusel)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark for streusel)
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 tsp maple extract (can substitute vanilla) (for glaze)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1 Tbsp milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8-or-9 inch metal loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and dark brown sugar until smooth. Mix in pumpkin puree and eggs until combined.
- Add spices, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour; mix on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. For the streusel topping, combine melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until crumbly; sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before drizzling with maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg