Description
A cozy, classic spiced pumpkin bread infused with warm flavors and rich pumpkin puree, perfect for fall occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra kick, experiment with spices like ginger or allspice. Fresh pumpkin puree adds richer flavor. Store wrapped to retain moisture, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall baking, spiced bread, pumpkin recipes, cozy treats