• Preheat oven to 350℉
• Line a loaf pan with parchment paper
• In bowl of a stand mixer, or large bowl, cream together butter and sweetener until light and fluffy
• Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until well combined
• Add in pumpkin puree & vanilla and mix well, scraping down sides as needed
• In a seperate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and pumpkin pie spice
• Fold in dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined and no flour steaks remain
• Spoon batter into prepared pan
• Add topping if using (see below)
• Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean if inserted into center
• Let cool completely before cutting... TRUST ME IT MUST COOL COMPLETELY

Walnut Topping

• In a small saucepan melt butter for topping
• Add in walnuts and spice and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until nuts are toasted
• Spoon walnuts onto top of batter
• Serve & ENJOY!