Do pumpkin and cinnamon go together?

Absolutely pumpkin’s earthy sweetness balances cinnamon’s warm spice, creating a cozy, flavorful pairing perfect for baked goods.

Does pumpkin bread have cinnamon?

Most traditional pumpkin bread recipes include cinnamon as a key spice, along with nutmeg, cloves, or ginger.

Why did my pumpkin bread come out mushy?

Too much moisture, underbaking, or too much pumpkin purée can cause mushiness. Always measure ingredients accurately and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Is pumpkin bread better with oil or butter?

Oil gives a softer, moister crumb, while butter adds rich flavor. Choose based on your preferred texture.

Cinnamon Pumpkin Bread: 5-Star Cozy Fall Favorite

Name: Cinnamon Pumpkin Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional); 1 cup pumpkin purée; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Description

A moist, tender cinnamon pumpkin bread with warm fall spices, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)

1 cup pumpkin purée

2 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.

In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.

Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.

Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth top.

Bake 50–60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.`),

notes:p(`Use pure pumpkin purée, not pie filling.

For extra crunch, top with cinnamon sugar before baking.

Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Bread, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American