This Pumpkin Bread with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping is moist, flavorful, and loaded with warm spices. The sweet and crunchy pecan topping makes it the ultimate fall treat, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Pumpkin Bread:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 teaspoon baking soda 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌿
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🌿
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 🌿
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 🌿
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 🎃
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil 🛢️
- 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
- 1/2 cup brown sugar 🍬
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk 🥛
For the Brown Sugar Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 🥜
- 1/4 cup brown sugar 🍬
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 🧈
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌿
📝 Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Pecan Topping:
- Make the topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
3. Make the Pumpkin Bread Batter:
- Mix the dry ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Mix the wet ingredients:
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk or buttermilk until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the batter:
- Pour the pumpkin bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Add the pecan topping:
- Sprinkle the brown sugar pecan mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If the topping begins to brown too quickly, tent the loaf with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
5. Cool and Serve:
- Cool the bread:
- Let the pumpkin bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy:
- Slice the bread and serve with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey if desired.
⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 55-65 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8-10 slices
🔥 Calories: Approximately 350-400 kcal per slice
This Pumpkin Bread with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping is a perfect fall recipe—soft, spiced pumpkin bread topped with a sweet, crunchy pecan layer. It’s the ultimate cozy treat! 🎃🍞🥜