Description
Nothing says cozy like a slice of warm, homemade pumpkin bread. This easy recipe is packed with real pumpkin, autumn spices, and just the right amount of sweetness. It’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, or quick dessert options. Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering or just want an easy recipe to enjoy with your morning coffee, this pumpkin bread is a must-try. It freezes well, fills the kitchen with a beautiful aroma, and works great for make-ahead food ideas too.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and water until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Gradually add dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Always use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender.
Let the bread cool fully before slicing to keep the structure intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30