Description
Pumpkin Bread is a moist, spiced quick bread made with pumpkin puree and warm autumn spices. Perfect for fall mornings or holiday gatherings, it’s rich, flavorful, and easy to prepare without yeast.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.Substitute 2–3 tsp pumpkin pie spice for the individual spices if preferred.For extra flavor, stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
