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A close-up view of moist pumpkin bread topped with a brown sugar pecan crumble on a wooden cutting board.

Moist Pumpkin Bread With Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is topped with a sweet brown sugar and pecan crumble, perfect for fall or any cozy occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar for topping
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Cream butter and sugars, then add eggs, pumpkin, milk, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in chopped pecans.
  4. Pour batter into pan. Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
  5. Bake for 60-70 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter for a tender crumb.