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Autumn Spice Bread Recipe

This recipe is a nostalgic trip back to Christmas mornings, filled with the irresistible aroma of warm spices and pumpkin. My mom's secret family recipe, this bread is guaranteed to become a cherished holiday tradition in your home. The moist, tender crumb is studded with rich chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, perfectly complemented by a creamy, dreamy glaze. Get ready for a taste of pure holiday magic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 4255 kcal
Protein 124g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Autumn Spice Bread

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How to Make Autumn Spice Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree and 2 large eggs, one at a time.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
  6. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  7. Sprinkle the tops of the loaves with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  8. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the tops are browning too quickly, tent with foil.
  9. While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze:
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and of a pourable consistency. Add more milk or cream if needed to achieve desired consistency.
  11. Once the loaves are out of the oven, let them cool in the pans for 5 minutes.
  12. Remove the loaves from the pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Once the loaves are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top and sprinkle with any remaining walnuts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

159 g

Sugar

1362g

Fat

466g

Carbs

182g

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