Fall Favorite: Irresistible Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Pumpkin Bread Recipe

There’s something so comforting about the smell of pumpkin spice filling the kitchen on a crisp fall day. This Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Pumpkin Bread has quickly become a favorite in our home, and it’s easy to see why. The bread is light, fluffy, and perfectly spiced, with just the right amount of sweetness. But the real star? That crunchy cinnamon sugar topping that adds the perfect bite to every soft, moist slice. It’s one of those recipes that just feels like a cozy hug, making it the perfect fall treat.

And trust me, this bread will be on repeat in our house all month long—it’s that good. Now, let’s get to the recipe!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup canola oil (I used avocado oil)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4-6 tbsp cinnamon sugar: 3/4 tsp cinnamon for every 1 tbsp sugar

DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice: Mix 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves

EQUIPMENT

• Mixing bowl
• Stand mixer or hand mixer recommended (not required)
• Spatula
• 9" x 5" loaf pan

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350℉.

2. Lightly grease your loaf pan and line with parchment paper or ModKitchn's small oval bread sling. 

3. Add eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin, oil, and vanilla to a medium mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.

4. In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients together. Mix until well combined, and no dry flour is left.

6. Using a spatula, pour the batter into the 9" x 5" loaf pan. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mix over the top - be generous!

7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until you can insert a toothpick/knife into the middle and have it come out dry.

8. The pumpkin bread can be stored covered (like in a cake stand) for 5-7 days. Or freeze for months in a ModKitchn reusable bread bag.

I hope you and your family enjoy this Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Pumpkin Bread as much as we do! It’s easy to make, fun to bake, and absolutely scrumptious. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just getting started, this recipe is simple enough for beginners, and it's also a great one to whip up with the kids. Plus, here’s a little bonus tip: I love using the extra cinnamon sugar from this recipe on my sourdough toast—it’s a game-changer! If you’re interested, you can grab our sourdough recipe here. So grab your ingredients, have some fun in the kitchen, and enjoy every delicious bite!

~Morgan and the ModKitchn team