Perfectly Spiced Pumpkin Bread
This cozy and straightforward recipe for Pumpkin Bread brings the warmth of fall flavors right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a large bowl.
- Mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently until no flour streaks remain. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Check for doneness starting around the 55-minute mark to prevent overbaking. For added flavor, adjust spices to your preference.