Description
Warm autumn spices embrace homemade Pumpkin Streusel Bread, creating a delightful blend of comfort and flavor. Crumbly streusel topping and rich pumpkin base promise a delectable treat that will transport you straight to cozy kitchen memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by lightly greasing and dusting with flour.
- Combine all dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate large bowl, blend granulated and brown sugars with oil until smooth, then incorporate pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly.
- Create streusel topping by mixing flour, sugars, and cinnamon, then incorporating cold butter until the mixture resembles rough, crumbly texture.
- Generously sprinkle the streusel topping across the entire surface of the batter.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Ensure butter is ice-cold when making streusel for optimal crumbly texture that creates delightful crispy layers on top of the bread.
- Swap vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or applesauce for a healthier alternative that maintains moisture and adds subtle flavor complexity.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising the bread’s soft, tender crumb and rich pumpkin essence.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense bread; gently fold dry ingredients until just combined for a light, airy result that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg