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Pumpkin streusel bread is a fall classic, and it’s easy to see why: warming spices, plenty of pumpkin, and a delicious spiced streusel make for a cozy pumpkin quick bread that’s ideal for breakfast or dessert. This stir together pumpkin bread recipe comes together quickly (no mixer required!) and bakes in a standard loaf pan. Recipe makes 1 loaf and freezes well.
Pumpkin fans, you’re in for a treat with this streusel topped pumpkin bread! Super moist and tender, this loaf is anything but basic.
To bring out the rich pumpkin flavor, I use my tried and tested spice blend of ground cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Adding the spices to both the streusel mixture and the pumpkin batter give this bread a double dose of pumpkin pie spice.
Pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!), milk, and melted coconut oil give each slice a soft and moist crumb. I love this pumpkin streusel bread unadorned; it’s also delicious with butter or topped with a drizzle of sweet vanilla glaze. Be sure to add this gem to your fall baking list!
Craving more homemade pumpkin bread? Try my easy pumpkin chocolate chip bread next!
How to Make Pumpkin Streusel Bread
Make streusel topping: Combine sugars, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, flour, and chopped pecans in a small bowl.
Add melted butter and mix in with a fork until completely incorporated and streusel is crumbly. Chill until ready to use.
Make pumpkin bread: Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
Combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, milk, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
Add pumpkin mixture to dry ingredients and fold in just until combined. Don’t overmix – the finished batter is textured and visibly lumpy.
Assemble pumpkin bread: Spoon half of the pumpkin batter into prepared pan and smooth with an offset spatula, then sprinkle with 3 tablespoons chilled streusel.
Repeat assembly process with remaining batter and streusel.
Bake pumpkin spice bread for 60 minutes or until golden and the top springs back to the touch. Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove from pan to cool completely.
Freezing Tips
Once the pumpkin loaf has fully cooled, use a serrated knife to slice the loaf. Place slices flat on a baking sheet, and freeze for 1 hour. After 1 hour, individually wrap the slices in plastic wrap and transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
More favorite pumpkin recipes:
- Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Pumpkin Caramel Sheet Cake
- Brown Butter Pumpkin Roll
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
- Pumpkin Spice Crumb Muffins
Pumpkin Spice Streusel Bread (No Mixer!)
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf, 12 slices
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
This easy pumpkin bread with streusel topping is moist, delicious, and filled with rich pumpkin spice flavor. A classic fall quick bread! Recipe makes 1 loaf and freezes well.
Ingredients
Streusel Ribbon & Topping
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (67 g) light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 1/8 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (70 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60 g) pecans, chopped
- 4 Tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
Pumpkin Spice Bread
- 1 3/4 cups (245 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
- 3/4 tsp (4 g) baking soda
- 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt
- 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups (305 g) pure pumpkin
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 g) milk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs (100 g), at room temperature
- 6 Tbsp (84 g) melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 tsp (4 g) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang around the edges; spray lightly with nonstick spray.
- Make streusel: Combine sugars, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, flour, and pecans in a small bowl. Add melted butter and mix in with a fork until completely incorporated and streusel is crumbly. Chill in the freezer until ready to use.
- Make pumpkin bread: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Combine pumpkin, sugar, milk, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl; add to flour mixture and fold in just until combined.
- Spoon half of the batter into prepared pan and smooth with an offset spatula; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons chilled streusel. Spoon remaining batter into pan and smooth with an offset spatula. Tap pan sharply to reduce air bubbles and sprinkle with remaining streusel.
- Bake pumpkin bread for 60 to 62 minutes or until bread is golden, springs back to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. Bread is done baking when the internal temperature reaches 200°F. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before using the parchment overhang to carefully lift bread from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Notes
Pumpkin: Use pure pumpkin puree. Do not use pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugar.
Milk: Use room temperature milk in the batter. You can use 1%, 2%, or whole milk.
Freeze pumpkin bread: Once the bread has fully cooled, use a serrated knife to slice the loaf. Place slices flat on a baking sheet, and freeze for 1 hour. After 1 hour, individually wrap the slices in plastic wrap and transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
I love this recipe but the streussal seems to separate and break off in chunks
when sliced. Any suggestions?
Hi Bridget, let the bread cool completely before slicing. For best results, I recommend using a serrated knife – the extra-sharp edge doesn’t compress the streusel on the top and slices through cleanly. Inevitably, a little streusel may still fall off, but much less. 🙂