Description
This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread recipe is the ultimate fall treat, combining warm spices, rich pumpkin flavor, and endless versatility. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it’s easy to make and customize for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Bread:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
¼ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Topping (Optional):
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans, if using.
- Pour and Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- For the topping, brush melted butter on the batter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, if desired.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If browning too quickly, cover with foil.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Variations: Add chocolate chips, raisins, or orange zest for a twist.
Storage: Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Baking Tip: To make muffins, divide batter into a muffin tin and bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10–12 slices
- Calories: 250 kcal per slice
