🎉 Introduction
Pumpkin bread is already a fall favorite, but when you add a sweet cinnamon swirl, it becomes irresistible. These Mini Pumpkin Breads are moist, spiced, and filled with warm autumn flavors, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting during the holidays.
Baking them in mini loaf pans makes them extra cute and shareable, while the cinnamon sugar swirl adds a bakery-style touch. Enjoy a slice with coffee or tea, or wrap them up as thoughtful homemade gifts for friends and family.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mini loaf pans (4–6, depending on size)
- Mixing bowls (large & medium)
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
🛒 Ingredients
- ½ cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar (for swirl)
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Prep oven & pans
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line mini loaf pans.
Step 2: Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, egg, oil, both sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 3: Mix dry ingredients
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
Step 4: Combine batter
Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined (don’t overmix).
Step 5: Layer batter & swirl
- Spoon half the batter into mini loaf pans.
- Sprinkle a layer of cinnamon sugar.
- Top with remaining batter, then swirl lightly with a knife.
Step 6: Bake
Bake 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool & serve
Cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temp.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4–6 mini loaves
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~35 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Room Temperature: Store wrapped up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: Keeps 5 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly, freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm slices in microwave 10–15 seconds.
🥄 Variations
- Glazed Mini Breads: Drizzle with simple vanilla glaze.
- Nutty Pumpkin Bread: Add chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Chocolate Swirl: Replace cinnamon sugar with cocoa sugar mix.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Add a sweetened cream cheese swirl.
- Muffin Version: Bake in muffin tin for 12–14 minutes.
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
❓ 10 FAQs
Can I make this in a regular loaf pan?
Yes—bake 40–45 minutes instead.
Do I need to peel fresh pumpkin?
No, just use canned pumpkin purée for best results.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes—great for gifting or holiday baking.
Can I use olive oil instead of canola?
Yes, but flavor will be slightly stronger.
Why is my bread dense?
Overmixing or too much flour can make it dense.
Can I reduce sugar?
Yes, but bread will be less sweet.
Do I need the swirl?
No—it’s optional, but adds extra flavor.
Can I make them dairy-free?
Yes, this recipe uses no dairy.
Will kids like these?
Absolutely—they’re soft, sweet, and spiced.
Do they freeze well?
Yes—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
🏁 Conclusion
This Mini Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Swirl is a cozy, festive bake that’s as perfect for gifting as it is for snacking. Moist, spiced, and swirled with sweet cinnamon sugar, these mini loaves capture all the best flavors of fall.
Bake a batch for holiday gatherings, wrap them up for friends, or enjoy warm with your morning coffee—they’re guaranteed to be a seasonal favorite.
Mini Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Swirl | Cozy Fall Baking
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line mini loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, egg, oil, both sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Spoon half the batter into mini loaf pans.
- Sprinkle a layer of cinnamon sugar.
- Top with remaining batter, then swirl lightly with a knife.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temp.
Notes
Yes—bake 40–45 minutes instead. Do I need to peel fresh pumpkin?
No, just use canned pumpkin purée for best results. Can I double the recipe?
Yes—great for gifting or holiday baking. Can I use olive oil instead of canola?
Yes, but flavor will be slightly stronger. Why is my bread dense?
Overmixing or too much flour can make it dense. Can I reduce sugar?
Yes, but bread will be less sweet. Do I need the swirl?
No—it’s optional, but adds extra flavor. Can I make them dairy-free?
Yes, this recipe uses no dairy. Will kids like these?
Absolutely—they’re soft, sweet, and spiced. Do they freeze well?
Yes—wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. 🏁 Conclusion This Mini Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon Swirl is a cozy, festive bake that’s as perfect for gifting as it is for snacking. Moist, spiced, and swirled with sweet cinnamon sugar, these mini loaves capture all the best flavors of fall. Bake a batch for holiday gatherings, wrap them up for friends, or enjoy warm with your morning coffee—they’re guaranteed to be a seasonal favorite.
