pecan crusted pumpkin loaf (with rum & chocolate chips)

Name: Pecan Crusted Pumpkin loaf (with Rum & Chocolate Chips)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PECAN TOPPING; 1 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans; 1 cup(s) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup(s) melted butter; ## CAKE; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1/2 cup(s) dark rum; 1 can(s) pumpkin puree (15 oz); 1 cup(s) sour cream; 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; 1 cup(s) chocolate chips (optional)

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Darci Juris

Scottsdale, AZ

Updated on May 2, 2025

During the holidays, I like to bake this for my family and make extra to share with neighbors and friends. I have received only great feedback on how yummy this coffee cake is. So enjoy the spirit of sharing with me.

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Slices of Pecan Crusted Pumpkin Loaf With Rum and Chocolate Chips.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

With warm spices, this pecan crusted pumpkin loaf is a wonderful fall treat. It's a very moist, almost creamy, dense quick bread. The pumpkin is there, but subtle. There's also a slight rum flavor, but it's not overpowering. Chocolate chips add pops of sweetness to a slice. We've made this using options 1 and 2, and both were delicious. The buttery, sugary pecan mixture adds a crunchy layer.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

PECAN TOPPING
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter
CAKE
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark rum
1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

How To Make pecan crusted pumpkin loaf (with rum & chocolate chips)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x12 pan or 2 loaf pans. To make the topping, mix cinnamon, pecans, and brown sugar; set it aside.

Step 2

To make the cake, in a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Step 3

In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs, vanilla, pumpkin, rum, and sour cream.
Step 4

Then add to the butter mixture.
Step 5

Blend together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
Step 6

Add to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Step 7

Fold in chocolate chips, if desired.
Step 8

There are 2 options to prepare this cake. 1) Sprinkle the topping mixture on the bottom of each pan. Drizzle melted butter over the top, dividing it between each pan. Then pour the batter on top of the topping, dividing it between each pan. This option will be inverted after baking. 2) Pour 4 cups of the batter into the bottom of the prepared pan(s). Sprinkle 1 1/4 cups of dry topping mixture over the batter on each loaf. Pour 2 Tbsp of melted butter over the dry topping on each loaf.
Step 9

Bake for 50 - 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
Step 10

Let cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Then carefully remove from the pans. If doing option 1, when you remove the bread from the pan, turn the pan upside down to release and reverse the cake onto a plate. The gooey pecan crust will now be on top.
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