Description
Pumpkin bread is the epitome of fall comfort food, blending warm spices and rich pumpkin into a moist, fluffy loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. This easy-to-make recipe fills your kitchen with delightful aromas, making it an irresistible treat for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Whether enjoyed plain or jazzed up with nuts and chocolate chips, each slice promises a burst of flavor that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg