Pumpkin Bread
A delightful Pumpkin Bread made from simple pumpkin puree, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the dry mix by whisking together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients in another bowl: combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla, and blend until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, folding gently until just combined.
- Add any nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake the batter in the prepared loaf pan for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For better texture, allow bread to cool completely before slicing.