Description
A delightful pumpkin bread that captures the essence of autumn with its moist texture and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 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
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, and oil until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Wrap cooled pumpkin bread tightly for storage. Enjoy with butter, cream cheese, or a simple glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall recipes, quick bread, baking, autumn dessert