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Pumpkin Maple Loaf

A cozy and comforting fall recipe combining spiced pumpkin, maple syrup, and an optional crunchy streusel topping, perfect for gifting or weekend breakfasts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, Seasonal
Servings 8 slices
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour for variation)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs Use unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana as egg substitutes if needed.
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Fresh pumpkin can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Streusel Topping

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices until evenly combined.

Combine Wet Ingredients

  • In another bowl, beat eggs lightly, then add pumpkin puree, oil, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

Bring Together

  • Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are okay.

Add Streusel (Optional)

  • If using streusel, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the batter in the pan.

Bake

  • Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (but not wet batter).

Cool and Serve

  • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to get neat slices.

Notes

Measure flour correctly to avoid a dry loaf. Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Don’t overmix, and test for doneness near the end of baking time. Add warmed maple syrup for extra moistness right after baking. Store appropriately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
Keyword comfort food, Cozy Recipes, fall baking, Maple Loaf, Pumpkin Loaf
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