Delicious and Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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Delicious and Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
65 mins
Total Time:
85mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 17, 2023

This pumpkin bread recipe is a fall classic that will leave your taste buds craving for more. The combination of warm spices and pumpkin puree creates a moist and fragrant bread that is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make this homemade pumpkin bread in no time.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the pumpkin puree until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the pumpkin bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

  • Pumpkin bread is a popular treat during the fall season in the United States.
  • It is believed that pumpkin bread originated from Native American recipes that used pumpkin as a staple ingredient.
  • In addition to being delicious, pumpkin bread is also a great source of vitamin A and fiber.