Description
This moist pumpkin bread is rich, tender, and full of warm spices, making it the perfect fall treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Use a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour for a nuttier flavor.
- Top with cinnamon sugar for a crisp, sweet crust.
- Wrap and freeze individual slices for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
