Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread

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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!

3 overlapping slices of cinnamon sugar pumpkin bread

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

A loaf of cinnamon sugar pumpkin bread sitting beside a tag that reads "a gift for you"

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

3 slices of cinnamon sugar pumpkin bread laid next to cinnamon sticks and a tag that reads "a gift for you"

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

Why does my pumpkin bread crack on the top?

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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