Description
A moist and spiced classic pumpkin bread recipe made with pantry staples. Perfect for fall baking, gifting, or cozy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Sift in flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Mix gently to combine.
4. Fold in optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
5. Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. Let cool completely before slicing or storing.
Notes
Store at room temperature for 3–4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Wrap tightly or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
Perfect with coffee or warmed with a bit of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg