Description
Homemade cinnamon sugar pumpkin bread delivers a perfect autumn treat with rich spices and comforting warmth. Moist crumb and sweet notes make this quick bread a delightful companion to morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (180 ml) pumpkin puree
- 1 ¼ cups (297 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
- 2 tablespoons mild or medium molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in middle and preheat to 350°F. Generously grease three mini loaf pans with non-stick spray or butter, covering all interior surfaces.
- Dry Mixture: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Whisk thoroughly to distribute spices and leavening agents evenly.
- Wet Mixture: In another bowl, blend brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully integrated.
- Batter Fusion: Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few flour streaks are acceptable and contribute to tender texture.
- Pan Filling and Topping: Distribute batter evenly among prepared pans, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture generously across the surface of each loaf.
- Baking Process: Place pans on a rimmed baking sheet and slide into preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, rotating halfway through. Test doneness by inserting a wooden skewer – it should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow loaves to rest in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing to ensure structural integrity and optimal flavor development.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter minimally to keep bread tender and avoid tough, dense texture.
- Sugar Topping Technique: Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar blend generously before baking for a crispy, caramelized exterior.
- Moisture Matters: Use fresh pumpkin puree for richer flavor and softer bread consistency.
- Baking Precision: Check doneness early to prevent overbaking, which can dry out the bread’s delicate crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg