Description
Homemade cinnamon pumpkin swirl bread brings autumn’s warmth to your kitchen, blending rich seasonal spices with tender, moist crumb. Comforting slices promise pure deliciousness that connects memories and moments for food enthusiasts seeking simple, elegant baking pleasures.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin and Spices:
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Swirl:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar (for swirl)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for swirl)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and coating a standard loaf pan with a thin layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a foundational dry mixture by thoroughly whisking flour, leavening agents, warm spices, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
- Craft a wet base by blending sugars, eggs, vibrant pumpkin puree, fragrant oil, and vanilla extract into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Delicately incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a light, tender texture without overmixing.
- Develop a fragrant cinnamon sugar swirl by combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate small container.
- Construct the bread’s layered architecture by spreading half the batter into the prepared pan, generously dusting with cinnamon sugar, then adding the remaining batter and topping with the final cinnamon sugar layer.
- Create elegant marbling by gently dragging a knife through the batter, forming intricate swirls without disturbing the underlying structure.
- Bake the bread until a probing toothpick emerges clean, indicating perfect internal doneness, typically requiring 50-60 minutes.
- Allow the bread to rest within the pan for a brief cooling period, then transition to a wire rack to complete the cooling process, ensuring optimal texture and flavor development.
Notes
- Swap vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a healthier, more tropical flavor profile that adds richness to the bread.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the amount of brown sugar and replacing it with unsweetened applesauce to maintain moisture and cut calories.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the texture remains soft and tender.
- Enhance the bread’s nutritional value by adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter, which introduces healthy fats and a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg