One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze
Moist pumpkin bread infused with warm spices and topped with a shiny maple glaze, made in a single bowl for easy cleanup. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 75 minutes layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined and smooth.
- Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 5: While bread cools, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, and 1 tbsp milk until smooth to make a glaze.
- Step 6: Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the top and let it set before slicing and serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (10 min prep + 65 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 10 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 10). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Bowl Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
