Description
Pumpkin Bread is a delightful autumn treat that wraps you in warmth with its rich spices and comforting sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or as a cozy afternoon snack, this easy-to-make recipe will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Enjoy a slice on its own or topped with cream cheese for an added indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- If using, fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 32mg