## Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread- An Autumn Delight
**Preparation time:** 15 minutes
**Cooking time:** 55 minutes
**Total time:** 70 minutes
**Servings:** 8-10 slices
## Introduction
Embrace the autumn season by creating an unforgettable experience in your kitchen with this flavor-packed Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread. Infused with the warmth of cinnamon sugar goodness, this recipe is your perfect cozy delight for the fall season.
## Why Make This Recipe
This tantalizing Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread joins the sophisticated flavors of sweet cinnamon and earthy pumpkin in a moist, tender crumb. It is a delightful baking project that will fill your kitchen with the luring aroma of autumn spices and yield a delightful treat that your loved ones will relish.
## How to Make Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread
## Ingredients:
### For the Bread:
– 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp of baking soda
– 1/2 tsp of salt
– 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
– 1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
– 1 cup of pumpkin puree
– 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
– 1 cup of granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup of brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp of vanilla extract
### For the Snickerdoodle Topping:
– 2 tbsp of granulated sugar
– 1 tsp of cinnamon
## Directions:
### Steps
1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a larger mixing bowl, blend pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring to smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Mix the sugar and cinnamon meant for the topping in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter.
7. Bake the bread for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer it to a wire rack for complete cooling.
## How to Serve Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread
Slice and enjoy this aromatic Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread accompanied by your favorite hot beverage for that cozy feeling on a chilly day.
## How to Store Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread
Store the bread at room temperature covered in plastic wrap or an airtight container. It can last for up to 2 days. Alternatively, you can refrigerate it for up to a week.
## Tips to Make Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread
– Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for easy mixing.
– Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping evenly over the batter. The more the topping, the crispier the crust will be.
– Allow the bread to completely cool before slicing to get the perfect slices.
## Variation
Consider swapping half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added nutrition and texture.
## FAQs
1. **Can I freeze this Snickerdoodle Pumpkin Bread?**
Yes, this bread freezes well. Once it has thoroughly cooled, wrap it well in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. It can freeze for up to 3 months.
2. **Can I use homemade pumpkin puree?**
Absolutely! If you have homemade pumpkin puree, feel free to use it.
3. **What can I use in place of vegetable oil?**
You could substitute the vegetable oil with the same amount of unsweetened applesauce or melted coconut oil.