Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Bread
A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel, perfect for fall gatherings.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- Fork or pastry cutter
- oven
- wire rack
Ingredients
Pumpkin Bread Ingredients
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure to the bread.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps the bread rise.
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder Adds additional leavening.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Provides a warm spice flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger Adds a zesty flavor.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the bread.
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed Adds moisture and depth of flavor.
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil Keeps the bread moist.
- 2 large Eggs Bind the ingredients together.
- 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree Provides moisture and flavor.
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk Adds tanginess and moisture.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
Cinnamon Streusel Ingredients
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour Forms the base of the streusel.
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed Adds sweetness and moisture.
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds flavor to the streusel.
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, softened Binds the streusel together.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the streusel ingredients: flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until crumbly.
- Pour half of the pumpkin bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the streusel.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This bread is perfect for fall gatherings and can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips.