Description
Harvest warmth fills kitchens with pumpkin spice bread’s comforting embrace. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this classic quick bread delivers autumn’s sweetest memories in each delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Spice Bread Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- Butter
- Cream cheese
- Cream cheese frosting
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Sift together all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of flour, baking soda, baking powder, aromatic spices, and salt.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously blend pumpkin puree with granulated and brown sugars, incorporating eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender bread texture.
- Transfer the luminous orange-hued batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an even bake.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown exterior and testing doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center.
- Remove from oven and allow the bread to rest within the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and prevent crumbling.
- Carefully extract the pumpkin spice bread from the pan and place on a wire cooling rack, permitting it to reach room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality pumpkin puree for the most vibrant flavor and richest color.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the bread’s soft consistency.
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra crunch and flavor variation without compromising the bread’s delicate spice profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 243 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg