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A slice of moist pumpkin bread topped with a brown sugar pecan crumble, displayed on a wooden board.

Moist Pumpkin Bread With Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is topped with a sweet brown sugar pecan crumble, perfect for cozy fall mornings or holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet ingredients
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; combine wet ingredients in another, then blend.
  3. Combine wet and dry mixtures; pour into prepared pan.
  4. Mix pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon for topping; sprinkle over batter.
  5. Bake for 60-70 minutes; cool before removing from pan.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter for a tender crumb.