Description
Grandma’s Pumpkin Bread with Streusel is warm, moist, and wonderfully spiced, topped with a buttery crumb and drizzle of glaze. Perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving desserts, or as a homemade holiday gift, this recipe combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the crunch of cinnamon streusel. It’s a tried-and-true family favorite that brings the cozy flavors of autumn right into your kitchen. Each slice is tender, fragrant, and irresistibly comforting—just like Grandma used to make.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Bread
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup pumpkin purée
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1 cup brown sugar
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ cup cold butter, cubed
Optional Glaze
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tablespoons milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
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In another bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
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For streusel: mix flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
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Bake 50–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack. Drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel for extra crunch
Use half whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf.
Swap glaze for cream cheese frosting for a richer finish.