Moist Mini Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
Mini Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Swirl is a small-batch quick bread bursting with pumpkin spice flavor and topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl that creates a light crunch as it bakes. These mini loaves are ideal for fall mornings, holiday gifting, or anytime you want a warm, cozy treat. They stay tender for days and bake quickly, making them perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers.
Prep Time: ~10 minutes
Cook Time: ~30 minutes (for mini loaves)
Total Time: ~40 minutes
Ingredients
1 large egg
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup canned pumpkin puree
¼ cup neutral oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt
2 to 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (about ¾ teaspoon cinnamon per tablespoon sugar)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare mini loaf pans or a mini muffin tin.
Whisk egg, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil and vanilla until smooth.
Sprinkle in flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
Divide the batter among the mini pans.
Top each loaf with cinnamon sugar and swirl slightly into the surface using a toothpick.
Bake about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool briefly in the pan, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.
Pro Tips (FAQ-Style)
Can I bake these as a full-size loaf?
Yes—use a 9×5-inch loaf pan and increase bake time to about 45–55 minutes.
How do I keep the bread moist?
Use pumpkin puree (not pie filling), don’t over-mix, and measure flour lightly.
Can I add mix-ins?
Absolutely—add chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans or dried cranberries to the batter.
Nutrition Summary
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mini loaf | ~180–200 kcal | ~3–4 g | ~30 g | ~7–8 g | ~1 g | ~15 g |
Nutrition facts are estimated.
