Description
Seasonal spices dance through these delightful Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Bread Minis, delivering autumn’s warmth in compact, irresistible bites. Perfectly balanced between sweet pumpkin and swirling cinnamon, you’ll savor each memorable morsel of this charming seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (55 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar mixture (for swirl)
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and coating mini loaf pans with a light grease layer to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth wet mixture by vigorously whisking pumpkin puree, both sugars, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until fully integrated and silky.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in a separate container to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender bread texture.
- Distribute approximately half of the batter evenly across prepared mini loaf pans, creating a foundational layer.
- Generously sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the initial batter layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour remaining batter atop the cinnamon sugar layer, covering it completely.
- Using a knife, create elegant swirling patterns by gently dragging through the batter, integrating cinnamon mixture without overmixing.
- Place pans in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a clean toothpick test confirms thorough cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow mini loaves to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Swap pumpkin puree with mashed bananas or applesauce for a different flavor profile and to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance moisture by adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the wet ingredients, ensuring a soft, tender texture.
- Create gluten-free versions by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the bread’s delicate structure.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia, making the mini loaves more diabetes-friendly without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg