Pumpkin Bread Moist Spiced (Print)

Moist loaf packed with pumpkin and warm spices, perfect for fall mornings or cozy snacks.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin purée
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
13 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
14 - 1/4 cup milk
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
06 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Uses common pantry ingredients you probably already have at home
  • Ready to bake in less than fifteen minutes
  • Stays moist for days and tastes even better the next morning
  • Perfect for a lunchbox snack or a make-ahead breakfast
02 -
  • Pumpkin bread is high in vitamin A thanks to pureed pumpkin
  • Stays moist for days and texture improves as it sits
  • Makes a perfect freezer loaf for busy weeks
03 -
  • Start checking the loaf at fifty minutes because every oven runs slightly differently Overbaking can dry out the crumb
  • Use fresh baking soda and powder for proper rise If in doubt replace the box before baking season
  • For the best flavor let the loaf rest overnight before slicing The spices and pumpkin meld even more beautifully
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