Description
Spiced pumpkin bread captures autumn’s warmth with its rich, moist crumb and comforting blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Each slice promises a delightful journey through seasonal flavors, inviting you to savor the essence of fall’s most cherished baking tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Spices:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Other Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and aromatic spices in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Using an electric mixer, cream sugar and oil until smooth and integrated, then incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Fold in pumpkin puree, water, and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture appears uniform and glossy.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter and maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 60-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no wet batter.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps set the bread’s texture.
Notes
- Swap out vegetable oil for melted coconut oil or applesauce to reduce fat content and add subtle flavor complexity.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and nutritional boost, creating delightful texture contrast in each slice.
- Use gluten-free flour blend as a direct substitute to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising the bread’s soft, tender crumb.
- Enhance moisture by gently folding in Greek yogurt or sour cream, which helps prevent dryness and creates a richer, more tender pumpkin bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg