Description
This Pumpkin Bread with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping recipe is a delightful fall treat that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a sweet and crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee on a cozy autumn morning.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
For the Topping:
- â…“ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin puree, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Mix the pecans, brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans or use melted coconut oil instead of vegetable oil for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
