Description
Pumpkin bread is the ultimate autumn comfort food, blending rich pumpkin flavor with warm spices for a cozy, inviting treat. This easy-to-make loaf fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma, making it perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack during festive gatherings. Each slice promises to evoke cherished memories and the essence of fall.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce for a lighter version)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, sugars, and oil until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 27mg