Pumpkin Bread is a timeless fall favorite that brings warmth and comfort to every slice. This moist and spiced quick bread showcases pumpkin puree blended with cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. The recipe uses vegetable oil for richness and chopped nuts for texture, making it a well-balanced treat. Loved during the holidays or anytime cooler weather hits, pumpkin bread makes a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert. Its nostalgic aroma and rich flavor have earned it a beloved spot in seasonal baking traditions.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 cups pumpkin (1 can, 15 oz)
- ⅔ cup water
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 3 ½ cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin, and water. Mix well.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
- Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix until just combined.
Step 4: Add Nuts
- Fold in chopped nuts if using.
Step 5: Bake
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Let loaves cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips
- Substitute applesauce for half the oil for a lighter version
- Use walnuts or pecans for added crunch
- Add chocolate chips for a sweeter variation
- Freeze extra loaves for up to 3 months
- Top with a simple glaze or cream cheese frosting for extra decadence
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 4gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 1gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 1729IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg
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