Description
This classic homemade pumpkin bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and perfect for the fall season. Bursting with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, it combines pumpkin puree with a tender crumb to create a comforting treat ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside to prepare for the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, water, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender bread texture.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool: Let the pumpkin bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the bread set and makes it easier to slice.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to avoid a dense and tough bread.
- Use canned pumpkin puree or homemade pumpkin puree for best results.
- Check the bread’s doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture if desired.
- Store pumpkin bread wrapped tightly or in an airtight container to keep it moist for several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
