Description
A comforting pumpkin bread recipe filled with warm spices, perfect for chilly afternoons.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing your loaf pan.
- Combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
- Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg) in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use unsweetened applesauce and flax eggs for healthier alternatives. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg