Description
A moist, warmly spiced pumpkin bread that’s simple to make and perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon treats. Classic fall flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 3/4 cups
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Ginger: 1/4 teaspoon
- Pumpkin Purée: 1 cup
- Vegetable Oil: 1/2 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment for easy release.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin, oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined—don’t overmix.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and enjoy warm, toasted, or chilled.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to maintain tenderness.
- Add chocolate chips, cranberries, or nuts for variation.
- Wrap tightly to keep moist for days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg