Description
This easy pumpkin bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread that perfectly captures the essence of autumn with warm spices. Using pureed pumpkin and a precise blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this loaf creates a tender, bakery-quality crumb. It is a simple, reliable recipe that is perfect for breakfast or dessert throughout the harvest season, requiring minimal effort for maximum enjoyment.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (15 oz) plain pumpkin puree
1.5 cups granulated sugar
0.5 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tsp pumpkin spice
1 tsp baking soda
0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan liberally.
Whisk flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until fully combined.
Beat sugar, eggs, oil, and pumpkin puree in a large bowl until the mixture remains smooth.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just incorporated.
Pour the thick batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Measure flour using the spoon and level method to avoid a dense loaf. Ensure your pumpkin spice is fresh for the best aroma. You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg