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A close-up view of freshly baked pumpkin bread with a golden-brown crust and a soft interior.

Pumpkin Bread

A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread perfect for fall, combining warm spices and optional nuts for added texture.
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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
  

Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry ingredients
  • 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 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 wet ingredients until combined, then add dry ingredients and fold in nuts if using.
  3. Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
  4. Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of ginger or cloves.