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Cozy Maple Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Bread

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A moist and tender pumpkin bread with a sweet maple-cinnamon swirl, perfect for fall mornings or casual get-togethers. This easy homemade bread combines simple ingredients with a comforting flavor that everyone loves.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for the swirl)
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) canned pumpkin puree (preferably unsweetened)
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk or plain yogurt (dairy-free yogurt if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup (70g) packed light brown sugar (for swirl)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan well or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the pumpkin puree, buttermilk (or yogurt), and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, folding gently with a spatula or mixing on low speed. Stop mixing as soon as no dry flour remains.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup until the sugar is moistened and clumps form slightly.
  8. Pour half the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing it out evenly. Scatter half the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter.
  9. Pour the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the swirl mixture. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter by making figure-eight motions.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 50 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the bread tender. Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. Swirl gently with figure-eight motions to create a marbled effect without blending the layers too much. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Real maple syrup is recommended for the swirl for best flavor. The bread tastes better the next day after flavors meld. Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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