Description
Cozy up to fall with this irresistibly moist Harvest Spice Bread – a quick breakfast or healthy snack option packed with the warm flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas or an easy recipe to share, this loaf delivers on both comfort and taste. It’s simple enough for a weekday bake and special enough for seasonal gatherings. Perfect for anyone craving autumn in every bite!
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line it with parchment paper if desired.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and serve as-is, or with your favorite spread like maple butter or cream cheese.
Notes
Let the bread cool completely before slicing to maintain the best texture.
Toast the pecans before folding them in for extra flavor.
For a lighter loaf, substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg