Description

This pumpkin bread combines Italian Pane Dolce tradition with a warm cinnamon swirl for a moist, fragrant loaf perfect for fall gatherings. The sweet ribbon of cinnamon sugar makes each slice both beautiful and delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 cup melted butter or oil

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.

3. In another bowl beat pumpkin puree, eggs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until smooth.

4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.

5. In a small bowl mix brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a tablespoon of melted butter.

6. Pour half the batter into the pan and sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over it.

7. Top with remaining batter and then the rest of the cinnamon sugar.

8. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter.

9. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: italian-american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28
Sodium: 200
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 48
Fiber: 3
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 45

Keywords: pane dolce, pumpkin bread, cinnamon swirl, fall baking, holiday bread, pumpkin dessert, bread recipe