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    Flour de Liz » Bread and Pastry Recipes

    Published: Oct 29, 2017 · Modified: Oct 6, 2021 by Liz Pollio · 5 Comments

    Pumpkin Chai Bread

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    No yeast or bread machine is needed for this delicious and incredibly easy Pumpkin Chai Bread. This recipe is made in a mini loaf pan which makes for perfectly delicious gifts, a lovely afternoon snack, or even a quick and easy breakfast! The recipe also includes an optional cream cheese frosting, but I'll always say yes to frosting! This chai-spiced pumpkin bread comes together in one bowl in less than 30 minutes.

    Mini Pumpkin Chai breads line up diagonally across the frame, with each row offset slightly from the rows next to it, all on a white marbled surface

    Why this recipe works

    Pumpkin and chai are a surprisingly perfect combo. Pumpkin spice lattes are delicious (I've actually never had one, but that's what I hear!) and chai lattes are delicious, and while this treat is not latte-inspired, the flavors most certainly are.

    Ingredients and notes

    Chai Concentrate - You do not want to brew chai, but rather use the concentrated chai for the strongest flavor. You can buy a box of this in the tea section at any grocery store. It has different names, but it's a chai latte without the milk (the instructions on the box will say to mix with milk).

    Canned Pumpkin - Canned pumpkin keeps this recipe easy, but you could certainly make this chai pumpkin bread with fresh pumpkin too.

    Cream Cheese - I think a cream cheese frosting is a perfect complement to this delicious Pumpkin Chai Bread, but you could make any kind of frosting that excites you! Even a basic glaze would be delicious!

    How to make this recipe

    Bread

    Step 1

    Beat the butter and sugar together.

    Step 2

    Add the eggs and mix in.

    Step 3

    Add the chai concentrate and pumpkin and combine.

    Step 4

    Finally, add the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.

    Step 5

    Pour into greased pan and bake!

    Frosting

    Step 6

    Beat the butter till it gets light and fluffy.

    Step 7

    Beat in the cream cheese.

    Step 8

    Add the powdered sugar, starting with a half cup, and continue adding in small amounts until the frosting is the desired consistency.

    Step 9

    Top the cooled pumpkin chai loaves and enjoy!

    top down view of two horizontal rows of mini pumpkin chai breads, with each mini loaf laying vertically. The loaves are on a wire rack, and the bottom left roll is slightly tilted out of line

    Recipe FAQs

    Is pure pumpkin the same thing as pumpkin puree?

    Pure pumpkin is usually how canned pumpkin is labeled. This is different from pumpkin pie filling. The distinction is that pure pumpkin is just pumpkin, hence the name, whereas pumpkin pie filling is pumpkin with pumpkin pie spices. Pumpkin puree is most often fresh pumpkin that has been pureed. Canned pumpkin and pureed pumpkin can be used interchangeably, but pumpkin pie filling can not be substituted.

    What goes well with pumpkin bread?

    This Pumpkin Chai Bread is so perfectly paired with a cozy mug of coffee or tea. Cream cheese frosting is amazing on it, but a buttercream frosting or even a glaze would be incredible on top of this moist and delicious loaf.

    Are chai and pumpkin spice the same?

    No, but they are very similar! While each vary a bit depending on the brand you buy or the recipe you make, the key distinction is that chai has cardamom and pumpkin spice does not. In this case we have a chai spiced pumpkin bread - we use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie spice, and we use chai concentrate which is loaded with chai spice.

    angled view of pumpkin chai breads topped with a thin layer of cream cheese frosting.

    Tips & Tricks

    • After adding the dry ingredients, mix the batter as little as possible but enough to ensure the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
    • If you don't have a mini loaf pan, you can make these in a regular loaf pan, but will need to increase bake time. You can also make these in a cupcake tin and have pumpkin chai muffins!

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    top down view of two horizontal rows of mini pumpkin chai breads, with each mini loaf laying vertically. The loaves are on a wire rack, and the bottom left roll is slightly tilted out of line
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    5 from 1 vote

    Pumpkin Chai Bread

    Quick and easy no yeast pumpkin bread with chai
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 mini loaves

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • stand or hand mixer
    • loaf pan (or cupcake pan)

    Ingredients

    Bread

    • 1 stick butter
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup chai concentrate
    • ½ - 1 can pumpkin
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal
    • 2 cups flour

    Frosting (optional)

    • 1 stick butter softened
    • 1 8 oz package cream cheese
    • ½ - 1 cup powdered sugar

    Instructions

    Bread

    • Spray loaf pan with non-stick spray and preheat oven to 375 F.
    • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
    • Add eggs and mix till combined.
    • Add chai and pumpkin and mix till combined.
    • Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and mix in.
    • Add flour and mix till incorporated.
    • Fill mini loaves about ¾ way with batter and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Frosting

    • Beat butter till soft and fluffy.
    • Beat in cream cheese till combined.
    • Add powdered sugar until frosting reaches desired consistency and sweetness.
    • Spread onto tops of cooled loaves.

    Notes

    After adding the dry ingredients, mix the batter as little as possible but enough to ensure the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
    If using a full-size loaf pan, bake time will be increased.

    This post was updated in October 2021 with additional information about the recipe.

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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      August 27, 2021 at 9:48 am

      What will the cooking time increase to if I do this in a regular loaf pan?

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      • Liz says

        August 27, 2021 at 5:50 pm

        Hi Laura, this will vary depending on the size of your loaf pan, whether it's metal or glass, and if and what you line it with. It will likely take at least 45 min to an hour. You could also make this in a cupcake tin and the bake times should be similar to the mini loaves. I hope this helps!

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