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Loaf of aromatic homemade pumpkin bread on a rustic table

Homemade Pumpkin Bread

Enjoy the warm hug of freshly baked pumpkin bread with this easy, family-friendly recipe that features cozy spices and a delightful sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix, or your bread will be tough!
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute the eggs with a flaxseed meal mixed with water and use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil. Let it cool before slicing to ensure cleaner cuts.