Best Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin bread is a quintessential fall treat that envelops your senses with its warm, spiced aroma and delightful taste. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist loaf with just the right amount of sweetness, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Whether enjoyed plain or enhanced with nuts and spices, this pumpkin bread promises to bring comfort and joy to every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If using, gently fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg