Easy Pumpkin Pecan Bread (Deliciously Moist Quick Bread)
This Pumpkin Pecan Bread will give you a deliciously moist bread that has a crunchy crust, with a sprinkling of toasted pecans on top. It's perfect for fall!
Servings 2 loaves
Ingredients
For Bread Batter
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- ½ cup organic sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut or olive oil
- 2 cups pumpkin puree (I used homemade pumpkin puree)
- 1 ¾ cups – chopped toasted pecans + ¼ cup for topping the bread batter before baking the bread
For Bread Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp. whole milk
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsps. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
How to Make the Pumpkin Bread Batter
- Start by preheating your oven to a temperature of 350 ℉. This will allow the oven to reach the desired temperature by the time you are ready to bake your bread.
- Next, you will need two loaf pans of approximately 9 x 5 inches in size. Generously grease each pan with unsalted butter to prevent your bread from sticking to the pan. Once greased, set these pans aside for later use.
- Now, let's move on to the dry ingredients. Measure out all-purpose flour, sea salt, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Combine all these ingredients in a bowl and use a hand whisk to blend them together. This will make sure all the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Once done, set this bowl aside.
- In a separate bowl, preferably one that fits into an electric mixer, combine eggs, sugar, and brown sugar. Beat these ingredients on high for about 5 minutes. You'll know it's ready when the mixture turns a light, pale color.
- Next, add in your vanilla, oil, and pumpkin puree to the egg and sugar mixture. Beat once more on medium just until these ingredients are combined. Be careful not to over-mix as it can make your bread tough.
- Gradually stir in your dry ingredients, adding a cup at a time to the wet mixture. This will guarantee that they mix well without forming lumps.
How to Bake Pumpkin Pecan Bread
- Once your batter is ready, divide it equally between the two prepared pans.
- Place both pans in your preheated oven and bake at 350 F for 50 minutes. You can check if your bread is done by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, your bread is ready.
- After baking, let your bread cool in the pans for about 5 minutes. Then, gently remove the bread from the pans and transfer it to a cooling rack or wire rack. Allow it to cool for an additional 10 minutes before you add the glaze.
How to Make Glaze for Pumpkin Pecan Bread
- While your bread is cooling, it is the perfect time to prepare the glaze.
- Combine all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl. Using a hand whisk, mix until all the ingredients are well combined and the glaze is smooth.
- Once your bread has cooled, evenly drizzle half of the glaze over each loaf. Let the glaze set a bit before slicing your bread.
- Now, all that's left is to enjoy your homemade pumpkin pecan bread! It pairs perfectly with a hot cup of homemade latte. Enjoy!