Description
Looking for the best cinnamon sugar pumpkin bread? This one is soft, easy, and full of cozy fall flavor with a sweet crunchy topping! It’s the perfect quick loaf for breakfast, dessert, or gifting. Whether you want a simple baking idea or healthy pumpkin treat, this bread delivers!
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Mix cinnamon sugar topping and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Substitute half the oil with applesauce for a lighter version.
- Flavor deepens overnight – great make-ahead treat.
- Freeze wrapped slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American