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pumpkin bread recipe

Pumpkin Bread

This moist and tender pumpkin bread is infused with warm fall spices and rich pumpkin flavor. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon treat, it’s a simple one-bowl recipe that’s great for beginners and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • ¼ cup milk any type
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
  • Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Wrap cooled bread in plastic wrap and let sit overnight for extra moisture.
Add chocolate chips, nuts, or a cream cheese swirl for variations.
Use fresh pumpkin puree (well-drained) for a homemade touch

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal
Keyword easy pumpkin recipe, fall baking, moist pumpkin bread, pumpkin bread, spiced pumpkin loaf
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