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Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread: The One Trick for Moistness

  • Author: Karina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

A reliable, moist pumpkin spice banana bread recipe that stays soft for days. The secret is using room temperature pumpkin puree and a specific butter-to-oil fat ratio for the perfect tender crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
  • 1 cup (240g) pure pumpkin puree (room temperature)
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  3. To the bananas, add melted butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until smooth and sugar is mostly dissolved.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined and no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Check at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs. If browning too fast, cover loosely with foil after 30 minutes.
  8. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cool, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the top of the bread.

Notes

The key to moisture is using room temperature pumpkin puree and a mix of butter (for flavor) and oil (for lasting moisture). Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days; do not refrigerate as it dries out the bread.

  • Prep Time: 12 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 24
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: pumpkin spice banana bread, moist banana bread, pumpkin bread recipe, fall baking, maple glaze, one bowl recipe

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