Description
Warm, moist, and full of autumn spices, this easy homemade pumpkin bread is the perfect cozy bake for chilly mornings or festive gatherings. With its rich pumpkin flavor, tender crumb, and irresistible aroma, it’s ideal for those seeking quick breakfast options, easy dessert recipes, or seasonal food ideas. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving guests, this is one of those healthy snack or breakfast ideas you’ll keep coming back to.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined—do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite spread.
Notes
Letting the bread sit overnight enhances both flavor and texture.
Be sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Line your pan with parchment for easier cleanup and perfect edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg