Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This irresistible pumpkin bread recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf that's perfect for fall. With its warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, it's ideal for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.The recipe is simple to follow, taking about 15 minutes to prepare and an hour to bake.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, water, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and cooling completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Pro tip: To check for doneness, gently press the top of the loaf – it should spring back when fully baked!