This maple glazed pumpkin bread is a delightful baked dessert that perfectly captures the essence of fall. With its moist texture and rich pumpkin flavor, this pumpkin loaf is an ideal choice for sweet snacks or as a comforting treat during the cooler months.

This recipe combines traditional pumpkin bread with a sweet maple glaze, making it a standout in your collection of fall baking recipes. It’s perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with a warm cup of coffee.

Delicious Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This pumpkin bread recipe features a blend of pumpkin puree, spices, and a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, yielding a loaf that serves 10 slices, making it a great addition to your fall baked goods repertoire.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
• ½ cup maple syrup for glaze
• 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Prepare the Glaze: While the bread is baking, mix the maple syrup and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
7. Cool and Glaze: Once baked, let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Drizzle the maple glaze over the top while the bread is still warm.
8. Serve: Slice the pumpkin bread and enjoy as a sweet snack or dessert.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 10 slices
• Calories: 220kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 30g