Pumpkin bread with Spiced Streusel Topping and Glaze Recipe
This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is topped with a spiced streusel and finished with a pumpkin pie spice glaze. Perfect for fall, this loaf blends classic autumn spices with the natural sweetness of pumpkin, creating a comforting treat for breakfast or dessert.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75-80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Streusel Topping
- 45 grams Unsalted butter, melted (3 1/2 tablespoons)
- 50 grams All-Purpose flour (3/8 cup)
- 40 grams Light brown sugar (3 tablespoons, packed)
- 10 grams Granulated sugar (1 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon Fine kosher salt
Pumpkin Bread Batter
- 10 ounces Pure pumpkin puree (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 150 grams Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
- 75 grams Light brown sugar (3/8 cup, packed)
- 85 grams Unsalted butter, melted (6 tablespoons)
- 1 Large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 175 grams All-Purpose flour (1 3/8 cups)
- 45 grams Cake flour (1/3 cup)
- 3/4 teaspoon Baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom
- 3/4 teaspoon Fine kosher salt
Glaze
- 35 grams Powdered sugar, sifted (1/3 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon Whole milk
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×5 1lb loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Using parchment is recommended for non-stick assurance.
- Make Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt. Use a rubber spatula or your hands to mix until the mixture is crumbly like cookie dough. Refrigerate this streusel to let the butter set, which will help it crumble perfectly later.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree with granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Then add melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, cardamom, and kosher salt.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in thirds, gently combining until just incorporated to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the bread.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Add Streusel Topping: Remove the streusel from the refrigerator, crumble it with your fingers, and sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter, using it all.
- Bake: Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 75-80 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes, then carefully lift it out using parchment paper sling if used, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and whole milk until the glaze is smooth and pourable but not watery.
- Glaze the Bread: Once cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the pumpkin bread. Allow it to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use parchment paper in the loaf pan to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- The streusel topping is more hydrated than usual but will set properly after refrigerating.
- Be careful not to add too much milk to the glaze to avoid a watery consistency.
- Check the bread at 75 minutes and adjust baking time as needed based on your oven.
- This recipe works well with pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Let the bread cool completely before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, spiced streusel, pumpkin spice glaze, autumn bread, fall baking, pumpkin loaf