Description
Pumpkin spice bread showcases autumn’s warmest flavors with a perfectly balanced blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Bakers can enjoy this simple comfort treat that brings cozy memories of seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform flour mixture with spices and leavening agents.
- Whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs in a separate large bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Transfer batter into the greased loaf pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Remove bread from oven and let rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize structure.
- Carefully slide bread onto a wire cooling rack, allowing it to reach room temperature before slicing.
Notes
- Choose ripe, flavorful pumpkin puree for the richest autumn taste that elevates the bread’s overall depth.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to match personal preference without compromising texture.
- Swap vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a subtle tropical hint and dairy-free option that keeps the bread incredibly moist.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like chopped pecans, dark chocolate chips, or dried cranberries to create delightful flavor variations and unexpected texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg