Description
This Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe is a moist, spiced loaf perfect for cozy fall days. Made with pumpkin puree, warming spices, and optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, it’s easy to prepare and ideal for gatherings or as a treat with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, if desired.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- For added flavor, consider topping with a simple glaze or dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: Approx. 230 per slice
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Moist pumpkin bread, spiced pumpkin loaf, easy pumpkin bread, fall baking recipe, pumpkin bread with nuts