Pumpkin Bread

This Pumpkin Bread with Crumble Topping is the perfect fall treat — soft, moist, and full of cozy spice. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast with coffee, as a quick snack, or as a comforting dessert, this recipe delivers bakery-quality flavor with minimal effort. It’s simple, delicious, and guaranteed to fill your kitchen with that warm, autumn aroma everyone loves.

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Pumpkin Bread

Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Bread Recipe

• Effortless to make: Comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients

• Perfect for multitaskers: Bakes hands-free while you get other things done

• Moist and flavorful: Every bite is tender, spiced, and perfectly sweet

• Freezer-friendly: Make ahead and enjoy slices anytime

• Kid-approved: Sweet, soft, and perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks

• Cozy fall flavor: Warm pumpkin spice makes every bite taste like autumn

• Looks bakery-made: The crumble topping adds that professional touch

• Healthier indulgence: Made with real pumpkin and simple ingredients — no preservatives

• Versatile treat: Great for breakfast, dessert, or gifting during the holidays

• Crowd favorite: A guaranteed hit at brunches, potlucks, or family gatherings

  
  

Baking Tips & Tricks

• Don’t overmix the batter: Stir until just combined for a soft, fluffy texture

• Check early: Start checking for doneness at the 1-hour mark to avoid overbaking

• Cool completely before slicing: This helps the texture set and prevents crumbling

• Use fresh pumpkin spice: Fresh spices bring out the best flavor and aroma

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Prep: 15 mins. | Cook Time: 1.5hrs.

Ingredients:

Pumpkin Crumble Topping

• 1/4 c. salted butter, melted

• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

• 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed

• 2 T. granulated sugar

• 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin Bread

• 15 oz. can pumpkin puree

• 1 c. granulated sugar

• 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

• 1/2 c. canola oil

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

• 1/2 c. milk

• 1-3/4 c. all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp. baking soda

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

• 3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

• 1/2 tsp. salt

Let's Get Started!

Pumpkin Crumble Topping

1. Melt a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together and put it in the refrigerator while you mix up the pumpkin bread.

Pumpkin Bread

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and line with parchment paper. *Make sure to leave paper over the edges so that it is easy to lift.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together your dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt), then set aside.

3. Using an electric mixer, mix sugars, pumpkin, and oil. Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Add in the dry ingredients, then add the milk and mix until the batter is smooth.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

5. Remove the crumble topping from the refrigerator and break it up with a fork to create crumbs.

6. Cover the top of the batter with all the crumble topping and bake for 1 hr. and 30 mins. or until a toothpick comes out of the middle clean.*Add on additional time in 5-minute increments if needed until the pumpkin bread is done.