Simple, super moist and full of spices, Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread is ready to get the season started! Pumpkin puree and Fall spices are the star of the show in this scrumptious bread. The only way you can make this bread even better is to dust the top with cinnamon sugar and enjoy!
Well, I think we have officially arrived in pumpkin season. It's exciting to those of us who love pumpkin, but it can also be overwhelming. With pumpkin-flavored items everywhere I look, I wasn't sure where to start. That being said, I made this last week and we have already gone through two loaves. It's safe to say we are addicted.
This bread truly is the most simple bread you are going to make and the flavor is subtle, not too sweet, and has a perfect crunch on the top from the cinnamon sugar. If you are not sure how ready you are, start with this Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread to start the pumpkin craze! Once you're fully in pumpkin mode, you can fall in love with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bundt Cake and Pumpkin Creme Brûlée.
Ingredients
- Flour- All-purpose is all you need for this recipe
- Baking Soda and Powder - You'll need both leavening agents to help the bread rise perfectly
- Spices- Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg will provide that Fall flavor
- Vegetable Oil- To give the bread its wonderful moisture
- Brown Sugar- Light brown sugar will sweeten everything up
- Eggs- You'll need two for this pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin Puree- 100% pure pumpkin puree will pack a punch of pumpkin flavor
- Vanilla- Flavor that will compliment the other ingredients
- Maple Syrup- For another touch of sweetness and flavor
- Extra Sugar and Cinnamon- To sprinkle on top for a sweet, crunchy finish!
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl with paddle attachment, mix together the oil and light brown sugar
- Add eggs; mix until combined
- Add in pumpkin puree, water, vanilla extract, and maple syrup
- Add dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture and mix until combined and smooth
- Pour batter into loaf pan and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of the pumpkin batter
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until knife comes out clean
- Allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then enjoy!
Tips and FAQS For Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread
- Make sure you combine everything well, but don't overmix the batter. If it is overmixed the bread will be too dense
- Store the bread in an airtight container to keep it moist and fresh
It's normal for the top of the bread to puff up and crack when it bakes. If the top isn't cracked, it's probably not ready yet! Just make sure to check doneness by inserting a knife and seeing if it comes out clean.
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Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread
Simple, super moist and full of spices, Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread is ready for you and here for the season! The only way to make this bread even better is to dust the top with cinnamon sugar and enjoy!
Ingredients
Pumpkin Bread
- 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Ginger
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 ¼ Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- ¾ Cup Pumpkin Puree
- ⅓ Cup Water
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
Cinnamon Sugar
- ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x5 inch loaf with
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt
- In a mixing bowl with paddle attachment, mix together the oil and light brown sugar
- Add eggs; mix until combined
- Add in pumpkin puree, water, vanilla extract, and maple syrup
- Add dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture and mix until combined and smooth
- Pour batter into loaf pan and sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of the pumpkin batter
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until knife comes out clean
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes
- Serve or store in airtight container, enjoy!
Pat says
Will try. Yum yum
kristen massad says
can't wait to hear how you like it!!!