Description
A delightful pumpkin loaf that combines seasonal flavors and comforting textures, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil, mixing until smooth.
- Add the eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until no flour pockets remain, but do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For serving, consider adding a smear of unsalted butter or cream cheese frosting. Pairs well with chai or dark roast coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pumpkin, loaf, dessert, fall, baking, seasonal