Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Optional Add-Ins:
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
4️⃣ Combine & Mix:
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix!
5️⃣ Add Optional Mix-Ins:
If using chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins, gently fold them into the batter.
6️⃣ Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool & Serve:
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
✔️ Pumpkin Puree Tip: If using fresh pumpkin puree, make sure to drain excess moisture for a firmer texture.
✔️ Make it Healthier: Swap half the flour for whole wheat flour for added fiber.
✔️ Storage: Store at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
✔️ Gluten-Free Option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in place of all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Fall Recipes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~240 kcal
- Sugar: ~18g
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Fat: ~9g
- Saturated Fat: ~1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0G
- Carbohydrates: ~35g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~30mg