Description
This Classic Pumpkin Bread is the essence of fall in every slice. The loaf is tender and moist, filled with the warm spices of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, creating a delightful flavor that’s perfect for the season. Each bite is balanced with the natural sweetness of pumpkin, making it a comforting treat for chilly days
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Combine and Pour: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use Pure Pumpkin Puree: Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added spices and sugar.
- Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, the bread is ready.
- Avoid Overmixing: Stir the batter until just combined to prevent a tough, dense texture in the bread.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Baking Time: 45 - 50 Minutes