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Delicious Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

Delicious Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze for Cozy Fall Days

This Delicious Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze blends moist pumpkin and spices, making it a perfect treat for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree fresh pumpkin can be used, drain excess moisture
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour whole wheat or gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 cup granulated sugar no significant substitutions suggested
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure freshness for best rise
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness for best rise
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon can experiment with ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt no substitutions needed
  • 2 large eggs can be replaced with flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter can use coconut oil for a twist
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract almond extract can be a substitute
For the Maple Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar no significant substitutions recommended
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup pure maple syrup recommended
  • 2 tablespoons milk plant-based milk can be used for dairy-free version
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can swap for zesty orange zest

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Steps to Prepare
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60–70 minutes.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
  8. Once cooled, drizzle the maple glaze over the top of the pumpkin bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To maintain moistness, wrap the bread in plastic wrap. Allow it to cool completely for the best texture before glazing.

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