Description

There’s nothing that says autumn quite like the warm, spiced aroma of a loaf of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. Perfectly moist, tender, and full of cozy spices, this recipe is a cherished classic that brings comfort with every slice.

Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, lining with parchment if desired.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth. Stir in milk, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract.
Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, fold in 1 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips. This recipe also works beautifully as muffins (20–25 minutes baking time). Store wrapped at room temperature up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: pumpkin bread, autumn, baking, quick bread, spiced loaf