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Pumpkin bread

Pumpkin Bread

A moist, spiced quick bread made with pumpkin purée, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy fall afternoons.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Bread
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, oil, eggs, sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

For variety, fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts before baking. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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