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Moist Maple Pecan Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Easy Sweet Glaze

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A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread featuring earthy pumpkin, sweet maple glaze, and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfect for cozy fall moments and easy to prepare.

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
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans, toasted
  • For the Sweet Maple Glaze:
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (almond milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, and optionally line with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently with a spatula until no flour streaks remain.
  7. Fold in the toasted pecans carefully.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and tap gently to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  11. Prepare the maple glaze by whisking powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Add more milk as needed for desired consistency.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread and let it set for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use melted butter for a moister texture. Toast pecans to enhance flavor. Do not overmix batter to keep crumb tender. Cool bread completely before glazing to prevent glaze from melting off. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Use serrated knife for slicing.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, maple glaze, pecan, fall recipe, moist pumpkin bread, easy pumpkin bread, autumn baking

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