Get ready to cozy up this fall with our delicious cast iron pumpkin bread! Infused with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, this treat is topped with a delightful crystallized pecan crunch that adds the perfect touch of sweetness and texture. Baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet, it’s a seasonal must-try that will fill your home with the comforting aroma of autumn. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert – grab a slice and savor the fall vibes!
Cast Iron Pumpkin Bread & Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 2 Cups Flour
- 1 1/2 Tsp Pumpkin pie spice
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp Baking powder
- 1 Tsp Baking soda
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 Tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 Tsp Ginger
- 3/4 Cup Vanilla bean yogurt
- 1 1/2 Tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/3 Cup Butter
- 1 Can Pumpkin
- 3 Eggs
For the Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
- Brown sugar to taste
- Pecans to taste
- Butter to taste, melted
For the Icing
- 1 1/2 Cup Powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the following ingredients with a mixer until fluffy: butter granulated sugar, brown sugar.
- Add the eggs, one at a time and combining well after each addition.
- Add the pumpkin puree, yogurt, to the mixture and combine.
- Add in the vanilla extract, combine and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and combine until smooth.
- Coat a cast iron skillet with butter before adding the pumpkin bread mixture in to bake.
- Bake for about 45-55 minutes, until golden brown or until a toothpick comes out clean!
- While the pumpkin bread is baking, create the brown sugar pecan topping and icing to top.
For the Pecan Topping
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar and chopped pecans in a bowl. Add topping to the pumpkin bread about 5 minutes before it’s done in the oven.
For the Icing
- Combine powdered sugar and water in a bowl. Drizzle over the pumpkin bread when it’s ready to serve!
- Enjoy!
