Pumpkin streusel bread combines a spiced pumpkin loaf with a crumbly oat-and-butter topping. Bake it in a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan for a fall breakfast or an afternoon slice.
Use cold butter in the streusel and stop mixing the batter once the flour disappears; cool the loaf before slicing.
Pumpkin Streusel Bread with Oat Topping
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 slices 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Pumpkin streusel bread combines a spiced pumpkin loaf with a crumbly oat-and-butter topping.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in nuts if using.
- For the streusel, mix ½ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Add cold butter cubes and mix until crumbly. Stir in rolled oats.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if browning too fast.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Let the loaf cool completely before wrapping. Freeze well-wrapped slices for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: pumpkin streusel bread with oat topping
Why This Recipe Works
- Pumpkin puree adds moisture to the loaf.
- Cold butter creates distinct streusel crumbs.
- Oats give the topping texture without a separate glaze.
Preparation Notes
Measure the flour without packing it into the cup. Keep the topping crumbly rather than kneading it into a paste, and check the center of the loaf for doneness within the 55-65-minute baking window.
Variations and Serving Ideas
Use the optional walnuts or pecans for added crunch, or leave them out. Serve plain with coffee or tea; no frosting is needed.
You may also enjoy Caramel Apple Pie Milkshake.
Storage and Reheating
Let the loaf cool completely before wrapping. Freeze well-wrapped slices for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use pumpkin pie filling?
Use plain pumpkin puree. Pumpkin pie filling includes sweeteners and spices that change the recipe.
Do I need the optional nuts?
No. The loaf can be made without the optional walnuts or pecans.
Should the streusel butter be melted?
No. Cut cold butter into the topping mixture to make crumbs.
When can I slice it?
Cool it in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a rack and let it finish cooling before slicing.
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Recipe references
Ingredient quantities and the core method are recorded in the recipe card above.
FoodSafety.gov cooking temperatures and
cold food storage guidance.
Written by Isabella Baute
Isabella Baute is a food writer and home cook dedicated to making cooking accessible and enjoyable. She focuses on easy-to-follow recipes with everyday ingredients, covering everything from quick weeknight dinners to special occasion desserts.
