Description
This Nutella Swirl Pumpkin Bread is a moist and flavorful autumn-inspired treat that combines the rich taste of pumpkin spice with creamy, decadent Nutella swirls. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this quick bread offers a delightful balance of pumpkin puree and warm spices with a luscious chocolate-hazelnut twist.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/8 teaspoons pumpkin spice
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Additional
- 1 cup Nutella (warmed until thinner, about 20 seconds in the microwave)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature once the batter is ready.
- Prepare Pan: Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the eggs, apple sauce, pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and plain Greek yogurt. Mix gently with a wooden spoon or hand mixer until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Warm Nutella: Heat the Nutella in the microwave for about 20 seconds until it becomes thinner and easier to swirl.
- Layer Batter and Nutella: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle half of the warmed Nutella over the batter and use a large skewer or knife to swirl it gently through.
- Add Remaining Batter and Nutella: Pour the remaining batter over the Nutella layer. Drizzle the rest of the Nutella on top and swirl again with the skewer to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about one hour before slicing to ensure it sets properly.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal from the loaf pan and minimal cleanup.
- The toothpick test ensures your bread is fully baked without overbaking.
- Warming the Nutella makes swirling easier and more defined in the bread.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
