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A freshly baked loaf of pumpkin bread on a cutting board

Proven way to grow amazing Pumpkin Bread recipe. Pumpkin Bread

This recipe yields a moist and flavorful pumpkin bread, ideal for sharing or enjoying with a warm beverage. It's a comforting classic that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  3. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle some coarse sugar on top of the batter before baking for a nice crust. This bread freezes well; wrap slices individually for easy thawing.