Pumpkin Bread with Crumb Topping
Pumpkin bread is a beloved classic, but this version with a buttery streusel topping and a sweet honey glaze takes it to the next level.
Soft, moist pumpkin bread, combined with the perfect crunch from the streusel and a drizzle of smooth honey glaze, makes for a delightful dessert or snack. It’s easy to prepare, and every bite is full of rich, spiced flavor.
Pumpkin Bread with Crumb Topping
Ingredients for Pumpkin Bread
For the Bread:
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup (240g) canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
- ⅓ cup (70g) brown sugar
- 3 tbsp (45g) butter, melted
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Honey Glaze:
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (85g) honey
Instructions
Making the Bread:
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set this aside for later.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until everything is just combined—be careful not to overmix.
- Transfer to the Pan: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Streusel Topping:
- Make the Streusel: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, all-purpose flour, and cinnamon. Mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Top the Bread: Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Bake: Bake the bread for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The streusel should turn golden and crisp as the bread bakes.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Honey Glaze:
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and honey until smooth and fully combined.
- Glaze the Bread: Drizzle the honey glaze over the cooled bread, letting it set for a few minutes before slicing.
This pumpkin bread with streusel topping and honey glaze is a delightful treat that can be enjoyed at any time. The combination of soft, spiced pumpkin bread, crunchy streusel, and sweet honey glaze makes it a perfect choice for dessert, snack, or even breakfast. The bread is simple to make and sure to please everyone who tries it.
