Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this Small Batch Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Bread. This cozy and aromatic mini loaf is perfect for a small gathering or when you’re craving a taste of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
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:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 5×3-inch mini loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, pumpkin puree, oil, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Make Cinnamon Swirl Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl.
- Layer and Swirl: Pour half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture, add the remaining batter, top with the rest of the swirl mix, and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This mini loaf serves 2–4 people.
- Store leftovers 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
