Description
This Easy Streusel Pumpkin Bread is the ultimate autumn dessert, featuring a moist, spiced pumpkin bread topped with a delicious, buttery streusel. A perfect fall treat that fills your kitchen with the sweet aroma of pumpkin and spices. Ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this simple yet comforting recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. If using, fold in the walnuts.
- For the streusel, mix the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and butter in a small bowl until crumbly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add-ins: Try chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or shredded coconut for a twist.
- Gluten-Free: Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
- For a crunchier streusel, add more oats or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
