Spiced Pumpkin Bread Pepitas (Print)
A moist loaf with warm spices and crunchy pepitas, perfect for autumn mornings or cozy treats.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 - 1/4 cup milk
13 - 1 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Topping
16 - 1/3 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
17 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
18 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
06 - Mix pepitas with sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter.
07 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
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- This bread feels like a cozy hug with every bite, sharing warmth only close friends know about
- The crunchy pepita topping adds a surprise texture that makes it truly unforgettable
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- This bread tastes best when you resist slicing it too early—letting it cool fully sets the crumb perfectly
- Mixing pepitas with sugar and cinnamon before sprinkling transforms a simple topping into a crunchy, sweet surprise
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- Use a rubber spatula to fold batter gently; it helps keep the bread tender and light
- The cinnamon in the topping caramelizes beautifully, giving a subtle sweet crunch that feels like a secret