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Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze
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Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze

Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze is a moist, spiced quick bread made with pumpkin puree, warm pumpkin pie spices, and sweetened with granulated sugar. It features a crunchy streusel topping made from brown sugar, flour, and spices, adding texture contrast to the tender crumb. The bread is finished with a smooth maple glaze combining powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, and vanilla, providing a glossy, sweet layer. The rich flavors and moist texture make this bread suitable for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 20
Course: Breakfast, Bread

Ingredients

For the bread
  • 1 can pumpkin puree 15 ounces, pure
  • 4 egg large
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
For the streusel
  • ½ cup light brown sugar lightly packed, or dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • pinch salt
  • ¼ cup butter melted, unsalted
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon maple extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8.5 x 4 x 2.5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine pumpkin, eggs, oil, water, vanilla and sugar until well blended.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until combined.
  4. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Add melted butter and stir until small clumps form. Sprinkle over the pumpkin bread batter.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow pumpkin bread to cool completely.
  7. Once bread is room temperature, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, maple extract, vanilla and salt. Drizzle glaze over the pumpkin bread. Allow glaze to set and slightly harden before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe yields two loaves, ideal for sharing or storing to enjoy throughout the week.
  • Measure flour using the fluff, scoop, and level technique for accurate results, especially for the streusel topping.
  • Use the same measuring method for powdered sugar to achieve the right glaze consistency.
  • If brown sugar is unavailable or hard, there are simple substitutes and softening techniques to maintain streusel quality.
  • Understanding the difference between kosher and table salt can help adjust seasoning appropriately.