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Easy Pumpkin Loaf with Streusel Recipe

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This Easy Pumpkin Loaf with Streusel is a moist and flavorful pumpkin bread topped with a crunchy cinnamon-spiced crumb and optionally finished with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting, spiced treat, this loaf is simple to prepare and yields a tender, rich texture with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.

Ingredients

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Main Batter

  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/4 cup (245 g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
  • 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

Maple Glaze (optional)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Loaf Pan: Preheat your oven to 160°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf tin to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, forming the wet base of your batter.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt. These dry ingredients provide the structure and hearty spice notes to your loaf.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until no flour pockets remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender rather than tough. Once incorporated, pour the batter evenly into your prepared loaf tin, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Make Streusel Topping: Using your fingers, rub together the flour, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl until crumbly and well combined. Evenly sprinkle this crumb topping over the batter in the loaf tin for a sweet, crunchy finish.
  6. Bake the Loaf: Place the loaf tin in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center emerges clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked. After baking, let the loaf cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Maple Glaze (Optional): For a richer finish, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, maple syrup, and melted unsalted butter until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled pumpkin loaf to add extra sweetness and moisture.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the pumpkin loaf and enjoy it as a moist, spiced dessert or a comforting snack, perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to help blend ingredients smoothly and improve loaf texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough and chewy bread.
  • The streusel topping adds a crunchy texture and extra sweetness; do not skip if you want contrast in texture.
  • Baking times may vary depending on your oven; start checking at 50 minutes.
  • The maple glaze is optional but recommended for added decadence.
  • Store leftover pumpkin loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Warm slightly before serving for best flavor and texture.

Keywords: pumpkin loaf, pumpkin bread, streusel topping, fall dessert, spiced bread, pumpkin recipe

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