This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is a fall favorite, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. The warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor make it irresistible!
Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in at this point.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the pumpkin bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Helpful Tips:
- For Extra Moisture: Add ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt for an even moister bread.
- Spice Variation: You can adjust the spice blend to your taste or use 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice in place of individual spices.
- Storing: Pumpkin bread stays fresh at room temperature for up to 4 days when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Enjoy this cozy fall treat with a cup of coffee or tea, and you’ll be embracing all the autumn vibes! Would you like a variation with cream cheese filling or a glaze?
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