If you love the warm cinnamon-sugar goodness of snickerdoodles and the cozy, spiced comfort of pumpkin bread, then this Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread is your new fall favorite! It’s soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, with a sweet cinnamon swirl running through every bite — and a crisp, sugary crust on top. This loaf captures the essence of autumn in the most delicious way. 🎃✨
🍞 Why You’ll Love It
✅ Super moist and flavorful — no dry pumpkin bread here!
✅ Swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar for a snickerdoodle twist
✅ Easy one-bowl recipe
✅ Freezes beautifully and makes a great edible gift
🧂 Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Bread:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup (or 1 cup brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (or almond milk)
For the Snickerdoodle Cinnamon Swirl:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
🍁 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon for the snickerdoodle swirl.
Set aside — this will be your flavor-packed layer and topping!
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
- Pumpkin puree
- Melted coconut oil
- Maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Add the Dry Ingredients
To the same bowl, add:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves
Stir just until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing for a tender loaf.
Step 5: Layer the Batter
Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over it.
Pour the remaining batter on top, then finish with the rest of the cinnamon sugar, swirling lightly with a knife for a marbled effect.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
If the top starts browning too fast, loosely cover with foil during the last 10 minutes.
Step 7: Cool & Serve
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice thick, serve warm, and enjoy with:
- A pat of butter or cinnamon honey butter 🧈
- A drizzle of maple glaze
- Or simply a hot cup of coffee or tea ☕
🧊 Storage
- Room Temperature: Store covered for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: Lasts up to 1 week when stored airtight.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before serving.
💡 Tips & Variations
✨ Add ½ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty crunch.
✨ Mix in ½ cup of white chocolate chips or cinnamon chips for extra sweetness.
✨ Make mini loaves for gift-giving — just reduce baking time to 25–30 minutes.
✨ For a healthier twist, use whole wheat pastry flour and maple syrup as your sweetener.
🍂 Final Thoughts
This Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread is everything fall baking should be — moist, cozy, and bursting with cinnamon spice. The sweet, crunchy topping and soft pumpkin crumb create the perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Whether you’re baking for a holiday brunch, a cozy weekend treat, or a sweet homemade gift, this pumpkin loaf is sure to impress. 🍁
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🍂 Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ginger
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the snickerdoodle topping:
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed (or coconut oil)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Pour into the pan and smooth the top.
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
✨ Serve warm with coffee or tea—the perfect taste of autumn!
💡 Make ahead: Wrap and freeze slices for quick treats later. Thaw at room temp.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins , Cook Time : 55 mins , Total Time : 1 hr 10 mins , Servings : 10 slices , Calories : 230 per slice , Net Carbs: 30g , Fats: 10g , Protein: 3g