Pumpkin Bread

Is it a vegetable? Is it a cake? Let’s not ask too many questions and just eat it.

This pumpkin bread is the ultimate cozy bake. It is moist, warmly spiced, and fills your kitchen with an amazing autumn smell.

You mix wet ingredients and dry ingredients in two separate bowls. Then you combine them and pour the batter into a loaf pan.

The result is a tender, flavorful bread that is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a simple dessert.

You might want to make two loaves, because the first one will disappear fast.

What Makes This Recipe So Great

This bread is moist, spiced, and perfectly sweet. It has a rich pumpkin flavor and a soft, tender crumb.

The recipe is simple, reliable, and hard to mess up. You get a classic fall treat that is both comforting and delicious.

Ingredient Notes

• Pumpkin Puree: Use plain canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling has added sugar and spices which will change the recipe.

• Oil: Vegetable oil keeps this bread incredibly moist. You can use melted coconut oil or canola oil.

• Spices: Pumpkin pie spice is a convenient blend. You can make your own with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• You only need two bowls and a whisk.

• The bread stays moist for days.

• It freezes perfectly for future snacks.

How To Make Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
3. Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, and water.
5. Pour the dry flour mixture into the wet pumpkin mixture.
6. Stir the ingredients together with a spatula until they are just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Bake the bread for 55-65 minutes.
9. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Then, turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes
• Additional Time: 1 hour (cooling)
• Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

Servings: 10

• Calories: 285
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 42g

Helpful Tips

• Do not overmix the batter. Stir until the flour streaks just disappear.

• Let the bread cool completely before slicing it for neat pieces.

• The bread is done when the top is cracked and springy to the touch.

Expert Tips for Perfect Results

1. For extra flavor, toast your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to the flour.

2. Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter for texture.

3. Brush the warm loaf with a simple syrup for a shiny, sweet glaze.

Serving Suggestions

Slice this bread and enjoy it with a pat of softened butter. A hot cup of coffee or tea is the perfect companion.

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store the cooled bread wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for one week.

You can freeze the loaf for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this into muffins?

You can bake the batter in a muffin tin. Fill the liners two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes.

My bread is dense. What happened?

You likely overmixed the batter or overmeasured the flour. Mix until just combined and spoon your flour into the measuring cup.

Why is the center of my bread soggy?

The bread was underbaked. Oven temperatures vary. Use a toothpick to test for doneness; it must come out clean.

Final Thoughts

This pumpkin bread recipe is a foolproof fall classic.

The process is simple and the results are consistently wonderful. The final product is a moist, flavorful loaf that everyone loves.

You will appreciate how easy it is to make and how well it keeps. This bread is perfect for sharing or for enjoying all week long. It is a seasonal must-bake.