Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
Directions / Instructions
Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Bread
This Pumpkin Bread is everything you want in a classic fall quick bread—soft, moist, tender, warmly spiced, and full of real pumpkin flavor. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves gives every slice that cozy pumpkin spice taste.
It's incredibly easy to make with simple ingredients and requires no yeast or complicated techniques. Enjoy it for breakfast with coffee, as an afternoon snack, or as a comforting fall dessert. It also makes a wonderful homemade gift during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine the Batter
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture. Stir gently until just combined and no large streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
5. Fill the Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
7. Cool
Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.
8. Serve
Slice the pumpkin bread and serve plain, with butter, cream cheese, maple butter, or a drizzle of maple glaze.
Expert Tips
Use pure pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling for the best flavor and texture. Measure the flour carefully to prevent a dry loaf, and avoid overmixing the batter. For the best pumpkin flavor, use fresh spices and allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.
Storage
Store Pumpkin Bread tightly wrapped or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Refrigerate for up to 7 days if preferred. Individual slices can be wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve slices with butter, cream cheese, maple butter, honey, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Pair it with coffee, chai tea, hot chocolate, apple cider, or your favorite fall beverage.
Recipe Variations
Add chocolate chips, chopped pecans, walnuts, dried cranberries, or pumpkin seeds to the batter. Add a cinnamon streusel topping for extra crunch, drizzle the cooled loaf with cream cheese glaze, or replace some of the granulated sugar with maple syrup for a deeper fall flavor.
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