Pumpkin Streusel Bread with Maple Glaze Recipe
This Pumpkin Streusel Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread combining the warmth of autumn spices with the richness of pumpkin puree. Topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel and finished with a sweet maple glaze, it’s the perfect cozy treat for fall or any time you crave a spiced, sweet bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed (can substitute with light brown sugar)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
Streusel
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 tsp maple extract (can substitute vanilla)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Grease an 8- or 9-inch light metal loaf pan generously with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper and grease it. Set aside.
- Make the Bread Batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar using a handheld electric mixer until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the pumpkin puree and mix well. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Next, add the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour. Mix on low speed just until barely combined to avoid over-mixing, which can make the bread tough.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand and is fully combined.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the bread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Evenly drop heaping handfuls of the streusel topping over the batter. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs but no wet batter. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare and Drizzle Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, maple extract, maple syrup, and milk or cream until a smooth, soft glaze forms. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bread. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best flavor and texture.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute with a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Lining the loaf pan with parchment paper makes for easier removal and cleaner slices.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
- The glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding more confectioners’ sugar or milk as needed.
Keywords: pumpkin bread, streusel bread, autumn recipes, pumpkin dessert, maple glaze, quick bread, spiced bread
