Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Small Batch Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Bread Recipe. This mini loaf is bursting with pumpkin spice and a sweet cinnamon swirl, perfect for a small gathering or a delightful treat for yourself.
Ingredients
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Main Bread Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 5×3-inch mini loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, pumpkin puree, oil, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Create Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Layer Batter: Pour half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture, add the remaining batter, and top with the rest of the cinnamon swirl. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This mini loaf serves 2–4 people.
- Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg