Description
Pumpkin spice magic blooms in this small batch cinnamon swirl pumpkin bread, offering autumn’s warmest embrace. Spiced with rich cinnamon and tender crumb, this compact loaf delivers pure seasonal comfort you’ll savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup pure canned pumpkin
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup canola oil or any neutral oil
Sugars:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (3/4 teaspoon cinnamon for every 1 tablespoon of sugar)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C). Coat mini loaf pans with grease and parchment paper, or line 5 wells of a brownie pan with 1-inch parchment strips for easy removal.
- Create a smooth mixture by vigorously whisking the egg, both sugars, pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla extract until fully integrated and glossy.
- Delicately sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt over the wet ingredients. Gently combine using a whisk until the batter appears uniform without visible dry patches.
- Distribute the batter evenly across the prepared pan(s), ensuring consistent volume. Generously sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the surface, then use a toothpick or knife to create elegant swirling patterns throughout.
- For brownie pan, bake 20-23 minutes; for mini loaf pans, extend baking time to 28-30 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs. Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Adjust sugar levels by reducing granulated and brown sugar for a less sweet version, perfect for those watching calorie intake.
- Use gluten-free flour blend as a direct substitute to make this recipe celiac-friendly and allergen-conscious.
- Swap vegetable oil with applesauce or Greek yogurt to lower fat content while maintaining moisture in the bread.
- Create dairy-free alternative by ensuring all ingredients are plant-based and using coconut oil instead of traditional oil.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg