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a few slices of pumpkin bread on a cutting board, one of them spread with butter.
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The Best Pumpkin Bread

This Pumpkin Bread brings together the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and spices, all bundled up in a moist, golden loaf that’s easy to whip up. It’s the kind of bread that fills your home with a delightful, inviting aroma as it bakes, creating a cozy atmosphere. Perfect with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk, each bite of this bread is a hug for your taste buds, a true homage to autumn’s beloved flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Bread, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin bread
Servings: 12
Calories: 257kcal

Ingredients

  • cups sugar granulated
  • 15 ounces pure pumpkin 1 can
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325℉. Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
  • Combine the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl mix the sugar, pumpkin, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine the dry ingredients: In another bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin spice and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir, but do not stir too much, just until the flour has been incorporated into the wet ingredients.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Transfer the loaf pan to the oven and bake for 70 to 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the pumpkin bread in the loaf pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and finish cooling it on a wire rack.

Notes

  1. Don’t Rush Cooling: Allowing the bread to cool is crucial for its texture and flavor. It also makes slicing much cleaner and easier.
  2. Optional Add-Ins: Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
  3. Storing Leftovers: Keep leftover slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
  4. Vegan & Gluten-Free Options: Sub in flax eggs for a vegan alternative and use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  5. Homemade Pumpkin Puree: If you prefer homemade pumpkin puree over canned, feel free to substitute with an equal amount.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 5798IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg