Description
Homemade pumpkin bread delivers warm autumn comfort with rich spices and moist texture. Bakers can enjoy this classic treat that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by coating with grease and flour.
- Sift together all dry ingredients including flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan, ensuring even distribution with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and free from raw batter.
- Allow bread to rest in pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Try alternative flours like almond or gluten-free blends to make the bread suitable for different dietary needs.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor complexity in the pumpkin bread.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting part of the granulated sugar with natural sweeteners like applesauce or honey for a healthier version.
- Store bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to maintain moisture and freshness for up to 4-5 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg