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The BEST Pumpkin Loaf

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 1 loaf
Author: Anaga

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1-2 tbsp turbinado sugar for topping
  • Raw pumpkin seeds about 1 tsp, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the butter and brown sugar until well combined.
  • Add in the egg and mix again until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Add in the pumpkin puree and mix again until well combined. The mixture will look gritty, but that’s ok!
  • Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Use a spatula to fold in the chopped pecans and transfer to your greased loaf pan.
  • Spread the batter into an even layer and top with the turbinado sugar and a light sprinkling of pumpkin seeds.
  • Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before turning the loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely.