Pumpkin Bread

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 55

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: slices

Calories: 408kcal

Author: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju

My favorite pumpkin bread recipe that’s quick, easy, and foolproof! Warm spices, moist texture, and ready in no time—perfect for busy fall mornings or a cozy treat!

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Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
¼ cup milk or water
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl.
Whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil in a large bowl until well combined. Add the eggs and beat well. Stir in the pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Instead of the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, you can use 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (homemade or store-bought).
The recipe calls for vegetable oil to keep the pumpkin bread extra moist, but you can substitute it with melted butter for a richer flavor.
Do not overmix the batter once you add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients to prevent the bread from becoming dense and tough.
Oven vary so keep an eye on the bread. If the top starts to brown too much before the center is done, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

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