Description
Pumpkin bread is the perfect autumn treat that captures the essence of fall in every slice. This moist, flavorful loaf combines the rich taste of pumpkin with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or as a delightful dessert, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite for gatherings or quiet moments at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg