Description
A moist, spiced pumpkin loaf topped with a caramelized maple pecan crumble for a perfect balance of soft and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
- In a small bowl, stir together chopped pecans, melted butter, and maple syrup.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread the pecan mixture evenly on top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American