Description

These Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Bread Mini Loaves are moist, tender, and full of cozy fall flavor. With a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl baked into the top, each bite delivers the perfect balance of pumpkin spice and sweetness. They’re easy to make, freeze beautifully, and make great gifts or breakfast treats.

Ingredients

1 large egg

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

1/2 cup pure canned pumpkin

1/4 cup canola oil (or neutral oil)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1/4 teaspoon salt

2–3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (3/4 teaspoon cinnamon for every 1 tablespoon sugar)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 6 mini loaf pans. Line with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the mini loaf pans, filling each about three-quarters full.
Sprinkle the tops generously with cinnamon sugar, then use a knife or toothpick to swirl it lightly into the surface.
Bake for 28–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a full loaf, double the recipe and bake in a 9×5-inch pan for 50–55 minutes.

Add-ins like chopped pecans, walnuts, or mini chocolate chips give great texture and flavor.

For a deeper swirl, drag a knife through the batter more thoroughly before baking.

This recipe also makes 5–6 muffins; bake for 20–23 minutes instead.

Top with a light glaze once cooled for an extra sweet finish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini loaf
Calories: 276
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 165mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 27mg