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Pumpkin Cinnamon Bread

This Pumpkin Cinnamon Bread with Vanilla Icing is soft, moist, and filled with warm fall flavors. Made with real pumpkin puree and cozy spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this homemade pumpkin bread bakes into a tender, fragrant loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. The pumpkin keeps the bread incredibly moist while the cinnamon and spices add a comforting seasonal flavor. Once baked, the loaf is finished with a simple vanilla icing glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness to every slice. This easy pumpkin bread recipe is perfect for fall baking, holiday gatherings, or whenever you want a cozy homemade treat that fills the kitchen with the warm aroma of pumpkin and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling + Icing 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 220 g pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup melted cooled butter
Sugar Icing:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk or cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk & spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin puree, sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make icing: whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add more milk for thinner icing or more sugar for thicker.
  9. Drizzle icing over the cooled bread, let set for 10–15 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Let the bread cool fully before icing so the glaze doesn’t melt into the loaf.
Swap milk for maple syrup in the icing for extra fall flavor.
Add toasted pecans or walnuts on top of the icing for crunch.
For a festive touch, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the wet glaze.