Ingredients
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ teaspoon ground ginger
– ½ teaspoon ground cloves
– 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
– ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Creating The Best Pumpkin Bread is simple if you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Add Nuts or Chips: If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and chocolate chips.
6. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and Enjoy: Once cool, slice the bread and serve.
Following these steps will guide you to making a perfect loaf of pumpkin bread that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 200 kcal (approx. per slice)
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g