Embracing Pumpkin Spice Season with a Hearthside Pumpkin Bread with Whiskey Glaze

 

As the crisp air of autumn creeps in and the leaves begin to turn, there’s no better way to welcome pumpkin spice season than by filling your home with the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked pumpkin goods. The scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves wafting through the kitchen instantly transforms any space into a cozy haven. This Hearthside Pumpkin Loaf, studded with chocolate morsels and crunchy pecans, is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering or simply craving a slice of something indulgent, this loaf delivers all the flavors of autumn in every bite.

Hearthside Pumpkin Loaf with Fireball Whiskey Glaze

 For the Loaf:

½ c. butter

1 c. sugar

2 large eggs

1¾ c. flour

1 t. baking soda

½ t. kosher salt

1 t. ground cinnamon

½ t. ground nutmeg

¼ t. ground ginger

¼ t. ground cloves

1/8 t. ground allspice

¾ c. pumpkin purée

¾ c. milk chocolate morsels

¾ c. chopped pecans, divided

For the Glaze:

½ c. sifted powdered sugar

1 T. Fireball whiskey

1/8 t. ground nutmeg

1/8 t. ground cinnamon

  

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan or spray with Baker’s Joy.

Cream butter in a large bowl. Gradually add sugar, beating well until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with pumpkin, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in chocolate morsels and ½ c. pecans. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top with the remaining ¼ c. pecans.

 Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

 Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, make the glaze.

Combine sifted powdered sugar, whiskey, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Drizzle glaze over the cooled loaf.

This pumpkin loaf is perfect for breakfast, a cozy afternoon snack, or even as a homemade gift for friends and family during the fall season. The combination of warm spices, sweet pumpkin, and rich chocolate makes it a crowd-pleaser every time. 

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