Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is packed with warm spices and has a soft, tender crumb. It's the perfect treat for fall, filling your kitchen with cozy aromas. Enjoy it with your favorite coffee or tea!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup (240g) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup 60ml milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional mix-ins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using, gently fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.