Description
This Pumpkin Bread is soft, moist, and bursting with warm fall spices! Made with real pumpkin puree and a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this easy one-bowl recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enjoy it on its own or with a spread of butter for a cozy treat that tastes like autumn in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
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Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool & Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Add-Ins: Mix in ½ cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or raisins for extra flavor.
- Make It Healthier: Substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour and use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Storage Tips: Keep at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy with butter, cream cheese, or a drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American