Pumpkin Loaf
A moist pumpkin loaf topped with a buttery streusel and sweet maple drizzle, perfect for cozy mornings and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Loaf
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Maple Drizzle
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined (do not overmix 🙂).
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Streusel Topping
- In a small bowl, mix flour, sugars, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
Baking
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Maple Drizzle
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
Serving
- Slice, serve, and enjoy with coffee or tea!
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freezer-Friendly: Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months, then thaw at room temp. Streusel Tip: For extra crunch, chill the streusel topping in the fridge for 10 minutes before sprinkling on the loaf. Serving Ideas: Pair with whipped cream, cream cheese spread, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.