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Cozy Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze

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A moist and tender pumpkin bread with swirls of cinnamon sugar and a sticky maple glaze, perfect for cozy fall and winter mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 cup (240ml) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Prepare the cinnamon swirl by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbly.
  6. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
  7. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter to create visible ribbons.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely before glazing.
  10. Make the maple glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread and let set for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf. Chill batter briefly if cinnamon swirl sinks. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Cool completely before glazing to keep glaze glossy.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, cinnamon swirl, maple glaze, fall baking, cozy bread, pumpkin recipe, easy pumpkin bread

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