Description
This moist and warmly spiced Pumpkin Bread is perfect for fall or any time you crave a cozy treat. It’s great for breakfast or dessert and can be enjoyed with butter or cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (canned or homemade)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves (if using), and salt. Set aside.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using nuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries, gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This Pumpkin Bread is moist, warmly spiced, and perfect for breakfast or dessert. Enjoy with a spread of butter or cream cheese!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Baking, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg