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Pumpkin Bread

Moist Pumpkin Bread That Will Warm Your Fall Days

This Moist Pumpkin Bread is a delightful fall treat made with canned pumpkin, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for added warmth
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for a fluffy texture
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 0.75 cup white sugar for sweetness
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar adds moisture
  • 0.5 cup oil keeps the bread moist
  • 1.75 cups pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, white sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, covering with foil halfway through if necessary.
  6. Let the Pumpkin Bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool for another 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid overmixing the batter.Store in an airtight container to keep moist.

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