Description
This Perfect Pumpkin Bread recipe is a delightful treat that captures all the flavors of fall in a moist and delicious loaf. With a hint of warm spices and the sweetness of pumpkin, this bread is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a handful of chocolate chips or swirl in some cream cheese filling.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
