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Pumpkin Bread

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This classic pumpkin bread is tender, warmly spiced, and incredibly moist—everything you want in a fall-inspired loaf. With just the right amount of sweetness and a soft crumb, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Whether you enjoy it plain, slathered with butter, or paired with coffee, this easy one-bowl recipe is bound to become a favorite. Make it ahead, freeze it, or customize it with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. It’s as versatile as it is delicious.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½–1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, both sugars, oil, and vanilla.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  • Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, replace vegetable oil with melted butter.
  • Want a crunch? Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top before baking.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Diana Ross
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg