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Pecan Praline Pumpkin Bread

Yields12 ServingsPrep Time45 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 55 mins

Indulge in the perfect fusion of rich pumpkin bread and sweet pecan praline. This delightful loaf, drizzled with a luscious brown sugar icing, promises a burst of autumn flavors that will have you coming back for seconds. Whether it's a cozy morning breakfast or a dessert to impress, this bread is sure to be a hit!

For the Pumpkin Bread:
 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
 ¾ tsp each of baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves
 ½ tsp baking powder
 ¼ tsp salt
 ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
 1 ½ cups sugar
 1 large egg
 1 egg white
 1 ¼ cups plus 2 tbsp (319g) pumpkin puree
For the Pecan Praline Swirl:
 ½ cup packed light brown sugar
 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Brown Sugar Icing:
 2 tbsp unsalted butter
 3 tbsp heavy cream
 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
1

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. Thoroughly grease a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick baking spray.

2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices. Set aside.

3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.

4

Mix in the pumpkin purée until well combined. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, ensuring not to overmix.

5

For the pecan praline, combine all ingredients in a bowl, stirring until well combined.

6

Layer half of the pumpkin batter into the loaf pan, followed by a generous sprinkle of the pecan mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter and pecan mix.

7

Bake for 70-80 minutes, tenting with foil after 30 minutes to prevent over-browning. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick near the center; it should come out clean.

8

Allow the bread to cool to room temperature before removing from the pan.

9

For the icing, melt all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Once boiling, cook for 30 seconds, then transfer to a heat-proof bowl.

10

Drizzle the warm icing over the cooled pumpkin bread, slice, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Sodium 146mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 51g17%

Sugars 36g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.