Spiced Pumpkin Bread Pepitas (Printable version)
Moist pumpkin loaf infused with warm spices and topped with crunchy pepitas for breakfast or snack.
# What you need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 - 1/4 cup milk
13 - 1 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
16 - 1/3 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
17 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
18 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk canned pumpkin purée, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until just blended, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
06 - Combine raw pepitas with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over the batter.
07 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
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- This bread balances cozy spices and subtle sweetness in a way that feels like a well-kept secret between friends
- The crunchy pepitas on top add a delightful surprise that keeps every bite exciting
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- Overmixing the batter can make the bread dense and dry—gentle folding is the key to soft crumb
- Let your bread cool fully before slicing to get clean slices that don&t fall apart
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- Using parchment paper makes removing the loaf a breeze and keeps crust crispy
- Don&t be afraid to toast or freeze slices; it keeps the bread fresh and versatile