Description
A delicious and moist pumpkin bread topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup butter, softened (for streusel)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the streusel by combining brown sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Pour the pumpkin bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the streusel mixture on top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cloves or ginger to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg