Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this easy and delectable pumpkin bread recipe. Brimming with rich pumpkin flavor and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, each slice offers a comforting embrace on chilly mornings. Whether enjoyed plain or slathered with butter, this pumpkin bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (67g)
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 179mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg