Description
A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread recipe perfect for fall or any time you want a sweet and spiced quick bread. This pumpkin bread combines warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with smooth pumpkin puree, resulting in a tender loaf that’s easy to make and delicious to share.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, water, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree for the best flavor and texture.
- Check the bread after 55 minutes to avoid overbaking; ovens vary.
- For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of sour cream or yogurt to the wet ingredients.
- Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Optional: add walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture and flavor.
