Description
Warm, moist, and infused with comforting spices, this easy pumpkin bread is the ultimate fall treat. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, a cozy snack, or easy dessert recipes, this loaf delivers. With rich pumpkin flavor and simple ingredients, it’s perfect for gifting, freezing, or enjoying with coffee any time of day.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line two 9×5-inch loaf pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, both sugars, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Smooth the tops.
6. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps your bread tender.
Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for a fun twist.
Store tightly wrapped at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall recipes, easy dessert, breakfast ideas, snack recipes