Description
This pumpkin bread is simple and warm, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifts.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid a dry loaf. Do not overmix after adding dry ingredients. Check the loaf after 60 minutes; if the top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, quick bread, fall baking