Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Most Perfect Pumpkin Bread recipe. Moist, spiced, and incredibly easy to make, this pumpkin bread is a must for your autumn baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, milk, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added texture, stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- This bread freezes well—wrap tightly and store for up to 3 months.
