Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this moist pumpkin bread topped with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, this easy recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pumpkin Bread:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, oil (or butter), and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth.
- Glaze the Bread: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before slicing.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g