Small Batch Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Bread

This small batch cinnamon swirl pumpkin bread combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the spiciness of cinnamon, offering a delightful taste of autumn in every bite. The bread is soft and fluffy inside, with distinct layers of cinnamon sugar swirls, making it a perfect choice for autumn breakfasts or afternoon teas.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups

• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon

• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon

• White sugar: 1/3 cup

• Unsalted butter (room temperature): 4 tablespoons

• Large eggs (room temperature): 2

• Pumpkin puree: 3/4 cup

• Milk: 1/4 cup

• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

• Cinnamon sugar filling (white sugar + ground cinnamon mixed): 1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In another bowl, cream the room-temperature unsalted butter and white sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.

4. Add the pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until fully combined.

5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a mixer or spatula until just combined.

6. In a small bowl, mix together the white sugar and ground cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar filling.

7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle evenly with half of the cinnamon sugar filling. Pour the remaining batter over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar filling.

8. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter to create a pretty spiral pattern.

9. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

10. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool before slicing and serving.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.

• Adjust baking time according to your oven's specifications to avoid overbaking.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• This bread is not only suitable for breakfast or afternoon tea snacks but can also be served as a dessert at autumn gatherings, adding a touch of warmth and sweetness to the occasion.

✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene and dietary fiber, which helps boost immunity and promote digestion. Ground cinnamon has blood sugar-regulating and antioxidant properties, adding extra health benefits to this bread.