Description
A slice of moist pumpkin bread featuring seasonal flavors, perfect for gatherings or cozy moments at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil in a large bowl, whisking until well mixed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until no flour streaks remain, but being cautious not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for approximately 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with softened butter or cream cheese frosting for added indulgence. Pairs well with coffee or spiced tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall baking, dessert, holiday recipe, vegetarian