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A slice of homemade pumpkin bread on a rustic wooden table, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Best Pumpkin Bread

A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread perfect for fall. Easy to make and delicious to enjoy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix pumpkin, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients together, then combine with wet mixture.
  4. Fold in nuts if using, pour into pan, and bake 60-70 minutes.
  5. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

This pumpkin bread is perfect for fall gatherings and makes a delightful snack or breakfast.