Description
Seasonal spices dance through this small batch cinnamon swirl pumpkin bread, promising autumn comfort in every slice. Warm cinnamon ribbons and rich pumpkin create a delightful quick bread perfect for enjoying alongside morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup pure canned pumpkin
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (176°C) and positioning the rack in the center of the oven.
- Carefully coat mini loaf pans or brownie pan wells with grease and create parchment paper slings to facilitate easy bread removal.
- Combine egg, sugars, pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl, whisking until the mixture transforms into a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Sift flour, leavening agents, spices, and salt over the liquid ingredients, gently incorporating them until no dry pockets remain.
- Distribute the batter evenly across the prepared baking vessels, ensuring consistent volume in each section.
- Lavishly sprinkle cinnamon sugar across the surface of the unbaked bread.
- Delicately weave the cinnamon sugar into the top layer using a toothpick or thin knife, creating elegant swirling patterns.
- For brownie pan configurations, bake approximately 20-23 minutes; for mini loaf pans, extend baking time to 28-30 minutes.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then carefully extract using the parchment paper handles.
- Transfer to a wire rack and permit complete cooling before slicing or serving.
Notes
- Versatile Baking Options: Choose between mini loaf pans or a brownie pan for flexible serving sizes that suit your needs.
- Precise Mixing Technique: Whisk wet and dry ingredients gently to maintain a smooth, light texture without overmixing.
- Cinnamon Swirl Magic: Create beautiful marbled patterns by generously spooning cinnamon sugar and using a toothpick to swirl delicately.
- Perfect Doneness Trick: Test bread’s readiness with a toothpick – it should come out mostly clean, indicating a moist, perfectly baked interior.
- Cooling Strategy: Allow bread to rest in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack, ensuring structural integrity and easier removal.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: This small batch recipe can be prepared quickly and stored at room temperature, making it ideal for spontaneous baking or unexpected guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg