Moist, warmly spiced, and irresistibly easy, this pumpkin bread is your go-to fall bake — perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting.
Author:Ava DiMio
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:60 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:10 slices
Category:Baked Goods
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pumpkin Puree: 1 cup
All-Purpose Flour: 1 ¾ cups
Granulated Sugar: ¾ cup
Brown Sugar: ¼ cup, packed
Eggs: 2 large
Vegetable Oil: ½ cup
Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
Baking Powder: ½ teaspoon
Salt: ½ teaspoon
Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
Ground Nutmeg: ¼ teaspoon
Ground Cloves: ⅛ teaspoon
Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, both sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Sprinkle in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gently stir until just combined — don’t overmix!
Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Assemble the Dish: If desired, sprinkle a bit of raw sugar or chopped nuts on top for texture.
Cook to Perfection: Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Finishing Touches: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve as is, or toast lightly and spread with butter, cream cheese, or nut butter.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
Let it cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
Sprinkle raw sugar on top before baking for a crunchy finish.
Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for variations.