Description
Pumpkin bread is the quintessential autumn treat, enveloping your kitchen with its warm, spiced aroma. This easy-to-make recipe yields a moist loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With each slice, you experience the delightful combination of pumpkin and spices that make this bread a favorite at fall gatherings. Enjoy it plain or with nuts and chocolate chips for an extra crunch!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, stir in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For richer flavor, try using fresh pumpkin puree instead of canned. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to maintain its structure.