Description
Warm spices dance through homemade pumpkin bread, creating a comforting autumn treat that whispers memories of grandmother’s kitchen. Fragrant crumbs promise cozy moments when you savor each rich slice with a steaming mug of coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform spice-infused flour mixture.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a separate bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
- If using, fold in optional walnuts, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap to maintain moisture and freshness.
Notes
- Swap vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce for a lighter, lower-fat version that keeps the bread moist and tender.
- Add a sprinkle of extra cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to boost the warm, cozy flavor profile of the bread.
- Toast chopped walnuts before adding to intensify their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch throughout the loaf.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze slices for quick breakfast or snack options later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg