Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread With Spiced Pecan Glaze

This crowd-pleasing pumpkin spice loaf relies on olive oil for flavor and richness- no dry loaves here! A subtle vanilla scented glaze made with high quality vanilla extract helps lock in moisture and a cinnamon-spiked candied pecan topping adds texture and earthiness. All you’ll need is a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful fall treat.

1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree

2 large eggs

1 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon Watkins Organic Ground Nutmeg

1 teaspoon Watkins Organic Ground Cinnamon

1 teaspoon Watkins Organic Ground Cloves

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

SPICED PECAN GLAZE

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Pinch of kosher salt

1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon Watkins Organic Ground Cinnamon

2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

3 tablepoons whole milk

1 teaspoon Watkins Organic Pure Vanilla Extract

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Butter and parchment a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, blend pumpkin puree, eggs and brown sugar with an electric mixer until well combined. Add olive oil and mix until fully incorporated.

Add nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, salt, flour, baking powder and baking soda to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.

Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and stir with a spoon until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

Meanwhile, make the glaze.

Melt butter in a small non-stick sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pecans, salt, brown sugar, and cinnamon and stir to combine. Swirl pan to prevent burning and sticking for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the nut mixture to cool in the pan.

Whisk sifted confectioners’ sugar, pure vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons milk in a small bowl until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add additional 1 tablespoon milk. It should be a thick but pourable consistency.

Once cooled, pour the glaze over the cake.

Break up with hardened spiced pecan mixture with a knife, then sprinkle the over the glaze before it sets.