This recipe for Pumpkin Bread is easy to make and perfect for any fall gathering. The combination of pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves gives this bread a warm and comforting flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and add pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and water. Mix well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and placing on a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Pumpkin Bread can be frozen for up to 3 months and thawed at room temperature before serving.
Adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter can take this Pumpkin Bread recipe to the next level.