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Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread topped with a rich maple glaze, perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Use unbleached for a more wholesome bread.
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Ensures a lovely rise.
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon The warm spice that screams fall!
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice Enhances the pumpkin flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Balances the sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree Ensure it's pure pumpkin—not pie filling!
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar For sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Light brown sugar Adds moisture and a hint of caramel flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil Keeps the bread moist (can substitute with coconut oil).
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Use whole milk for a richer texture.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For sweetness in the glaze.
  • 2-3 tbsp Pure maple syrup The star of the glaze.
  • Unsalted butter For greasing the pan.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper.
  3. If desired, mix together some oats, brown sugar, flour, and a touch of butter for a streusel topping and chill while preparing the batter.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth, then add eggs and vanilla, stirring well.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with streusel, if using.
  2. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
Glazing and Serving
  1. Mix powdered sugar and maple syrup for the glaze, adding milk to achieve the desired consistency.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the warm bread and allow to cool before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.