Description
Classic Pumpkin Bread With Streusel Topping is the perfect autumn treat, filling your kitchen with warm aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg. This moist and flavorful loaf is crowned with a delightful crunchy streusel topping that adds a sweet finish to every slice. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe embraces the cozy spirit of fall and is sure to become a beloved favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened) for streusel topping
- 1/3 cup brown sugar for streusel topping
- 1/2 cup flour for streusel topping
- 1 tsp cinnamon for streusel topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and nuts if using.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- For the streusel topping, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel on top before adding the remaining batter and finishing with more streusel.
- Bake for about 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg