Description
To understand why this loaf is so exceptional, we have to look at its unique identity. This quick bread is a beautiful hybrid that marries two beloved baked goods: classic pumpkin spice bread and the iconic snickerdoodle cookie. Instead of using standard vegetable oil or simple melted butter, this recipe relies on browned butter as its base, which provides a rich, caramel-like undertone.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bread
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
For the Snickerdoodle Topping
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Mix the topping sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
Keywords: pumpkin snickerdoodle loaf, browned butter pumpkin bread, cinnamon sugar pumpkin loaf