Description
Sweet Pumpkin Bread is a delightful fall favorite that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, evoking cozy memories of autumn gatherings. This moist and tender bread, infused with warm spices and the essence of pumpkin, is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting snack. Whether enjoyed plain or toasted with butter, each slice promises to warm your heart and bring smiles to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients gently.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (57g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg