Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Perfect Pumpkin Bread. Moist and flavorful, this easy recipe is a must-have for your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Combine wet and dry: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- This bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
