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Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Swirl Topping

Pumpkin Bread with a Cinnamon Swirl Topping that's perfect for those cozy autumn days. This recipe is easy to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to become a fall favorite in your household.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup pure canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4-6 tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon with every 2 tablespoons of sugar

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and adjust the rack to the middle position. This ensures even baking.
  • Prepare Your Pans: lightly grease them or line with parchment paper, making sure the paper hangs over the sides. This makes it easy to lift the bread out later.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin, canola oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt over the wet ingredients.
  • To sift, you can use a fine mesh strainer set over the bowl. Add the dry ingredients into the strainer and sprinkle over the batter.
  • Whisk until no dry streaks remain in the batter.
  • Scoop even amounts of batter into the prepared baking pans.
  • Spoon a generous amount of cinnamon sugar over the batter.
  • Using a knife, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the top of the batter to create a beautiful marbled effect.
  • For mini loaf pans: Bake for 28 to 30 minutes. For a regular loaf pan 45 minutes.
  • The bread is ready when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay but no wet batter).
  • Let the pumpkin bread cool in the pan on a wire cooling rack for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Use the parchment paper to lift the bread out of the pan and place it directly on the wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy: Slice your beautifully swirled pumpkin bread and savor every bite with a cup of your favorite fall beverage!

Notes

  • Canola oil: You can use canola oil, vegetable oil, or even a light olive oil in this recipe.
  • Pumpkin puree: Be sure to buy pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie mix.
  • Flour: To properly measure the flour, stir to break it up, lightly spoon into measuring cup, and then level.
  • Add ins: You can add in chocolate chips or chopped pecans for extra flavor.