Pumpkin Bread
A warm, homemade Pumpkin Bread recipe, infused with fall spices that is simple to make and incredibly moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add in the optional nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use well-pureed fresh pumpkin and measure the flour accurately.