Description
Butterscotch Pumpkin Bread is a warm, comforting fall treat that blends the creamy sweetness of butterscotch with the rich, spiced flavors of pumpkin. This moist and tender loaf is infused with cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Simple to prepare with everyday ingredients, it’s an irresistible seasonal bread that brightens any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend for GF option)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned, not pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to evenly distribute spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients into Wet: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender bread.
- Fold in Butterscotch Chips: Gently fold the butterscotch chips into the batter, distributing them evenly without crushing.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling) for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Use room temperature eggs and pumpkin puree for better blending.
- Check for doneness starting around 50 minutes to prevent drying out.
- For a decorative crust, sprinkle extra butterscotch chips on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: butterscotch pumpkin bread, pumpkin bread, fall recipes, pumpkin loaf, butterscotch chips, spiced bread, autumn baking
