Classic Pumpkin Bread Recipe Perfect for Cozy Fall Baking
This classic pumpkin bread recipe is moist, perfectly spiced, and just sweet enough, making it the ultimate fall comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Total Time: 65–75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8–10 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts, ½ cup chocolate chips, or ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree, ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, gently fold the mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as it can make the bread dense.
- Fold in any optional add-ins, like ½ cup chopped nuts, ½ cup chocolate chips, or ½ cup dried cranberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil halfway through baking.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Once cooled, slice and enjoy your delicious classic pumpkin bread with a cup of coffee or tea!
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense bread.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and rising.’, ‘Sprinkle brown sugar or cinnamon sugar on top before baking for a caramelized crust.’, ‘Test for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.’, ‘Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200250
- Fat: 810
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Protein: 34
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