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The Best Moist Pumpkin Bread

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Get ready to bake a cozy, comforting loaf that’s perfect for any season. This moist pumpkin bread is packed with warm spices, rich pumpkin flavor, and a soft, tender crumb that makes it ideal for a quick breakfast, easy snack, or satisfying dessert. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, snack ideas, or an easy recipe, this pumpkin bread delivers every time.


Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

1 cup pumpkin puree

¾ cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

¼ cup milk or buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

½ cup chocolate chips (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan

2. Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl

3. Mix wet ingredients until smooth

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently

5. Fold in optional add-ins

6. Pour batter into loaf pan

7. Bake for 50–65 minutes until done

8. Cool before slicing


Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree for best results

Avoid overmixing the batter

Cool completely before slicing


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: pumpkin bread, easy recipe, breakfast ideas, snack ideas, fall baking