Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Bread

Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Bread is a delightful and indulgent treat that combines the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin with the rich and nutty taste of walnuts. This moist and tender bread is the perfect combination of sweet and spiced, making it a favorite during the fall and holiday season. The addition of a crunchy streusel topping adds a delightful contrast in texture, making each bite a delightful experience for the taste buds.

Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Bread
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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

8

Ingredients

Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Bread
½ cup salted butter, softened
½ cup sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin purée (plain)
¼ cup whole milk
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger (Optional)
¼ cup cold salted butter, cubed
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup quick cooking oats
¼ cup flour
½ cup walnuts, chopped

Directions

Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Bread

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.

Step 2

Assemble topping by mixing butter, light brown sugar, oats, flour, and walnuts together in a bowl, and cream together using a fork to form large crumbles. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together butter and white sugar with a hand mixer. Add light brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, and pumpkin purée. Mix until incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.

Step 5

With mixer on low speed, add half of dry mix to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated. Continue by adding the remainder of dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until batter is smooth; do not over mix.

Step 6

Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and sprinkle with streusel topping.

Step 7

Place on middle rack of oven and bake for 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove bread from oven and allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

437

Calories

24g

Fat

51g

Carbs

7g

Protein

Complement

The aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves fills the air as this bread bakes, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in any kitchen. The earthy and nutty flavor of the walnuts complements the pumpkin perfectly, adding a satisfying crunch to each slice. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat with a hot cup of coffee or as a dessert with a dollop of whipped cream, Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Bread is a versatile and beloved baked good that is sure to delight anyone who tries it.