Pumpkin Spice Loaf

All the flavors of fall are in this delicious layered Pumpkin Spice Loaf. It’s simple to make and excellent as a breakfast, brunch or dessert treat!

There’s nothing like the comforting flavors of pumpkin spice to welcome the fall season, and this Pumpkin Spice Loaf takes those cozy autumn vibes to the next level. With the help of Grands Southern Style Biscuits and a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up a delicious, warm, and spiced loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even a mid-afternoon treat.

This simple yet flavorful recipe will make your kitchen smell like a bakery and have everyone coming back for seconds. This loaf pairs beautifully with a warm cup of coffee or tea. It’s also great as part of a fall brunch spread with eggs, bacon, or fruit. Be sure to check out my other viral fall loaf favorite, the Apple Butter Pull-Apart Loaf!

Why You’ll like this Recipe

• It’s an Any Time of Day Treat: It’s perfect for any time of the day! It’s perfect of breakfast, brunch or as a dessert treat!
• Nostalgic: It reminds you of cinnamon sugar childhood favorites like cinnamon toast and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal!
• Quick and Easy: It’s simple to make and a great recipe to make with kids!
• Cozy Fall Feels: It has all the cozy flavors and deliciousness of fall!

Ingredients

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• Grands Southern Biscuits: Convenient, time-saving and delicious, these read-made biscuits give this loaf the pull-apart appeal.
• Cinnadust or see Tips and Substitutions: Adds the perfect coating the biscuits, helps keep the layers separate and lends a cozy sweet touch to the bread.
• Pumpkin Puree: A smooth, creamy, and thick mixture made from cooked and pureed pumpkin.
• Egg: Helps bind the filling ingredients together.
• Brown Sugar: Adds a warm sweetness to the filling and caramelizes as it bakes.
• Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste: Both an aromatic to this loaf as well as enhancement to all of the flavors.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice or Cinnamon: This seasoning transports you to Autumn with both it’s flavor and scent.
• All-Purpose Flour: Helps achieve a cohesive texture in the filling (not pictured).
• Cream Cheese: Adds creaminess and a rich, tangy and slightly savory flavor to the frosting.
• Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and adds thickness and body to the frosting.
• Maple Syrup: Helps achieve the perfect spreadable frosting while adding a layer of fall flavor.

Tools You’ll Need

• 8″x4″ Loaf Pan
• Small and Medium Mixing Bowl
• Hand Mixer or Whisk
• Measuring Cups and Spoons

How to Make this Recipe

1. In a small bowl, stir together pumpkin puree, egg, brown sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and flour.

2. Split the biscuits horizontally by gently peeling them apart at the middle layer.

3. To build the loaf, tilt the pan at a slightly upward angle on one short end. Create the loaf layers by starting with a biscuit dough halve that’s been coated on both sides with Cinnadust. Lay the dough inside the pan on the short side laying on the counter. Add a tablespoon of the pumpkin spice purée on top of the dough in the center. Repeat these layers, coated biscuit then purée, ending with the last coated biscuit at the top short of the loaf pan.

4. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through. The pumpkin puree will still be tender, but cooked.

5. For the frosting, place cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.

6. Once the loaf has slightly cooled, spread the frosting on top.

Tips and Variations

• Homemade Dough. If you don’t have refrigerated biscuit dough or would prefer a homemade dough, this Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread recipe has a homemade dough version that you can integrate with my pumpkin filling and frosting.
• Homemade Cinnadust. If you don’t have Cinnadust, simply mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1-1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
• Sweetness Level. Adjust the amount of brown sugar to suit your taste. If you prefer a sweeter loaf, feel free to add an extra 2-3 tablespoons. The glaze can be omitted as well, if desired.
• Perfect your frosting consistency. The viscosity of syrup is different from brand to brand. If your frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar. If it’s too thick, add a teaspoon more milk at a time until it’s perfect! 
• If you’re looking for a pumpkin loaf that likens more to a cake and is topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, you must check out this Pumpkin Loaf Cake!

Storage

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 4-5 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.microwave for 15-20 seconds.

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