Description
This moist pumpkin bread combines warm spices and sweet maple for a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a bowl.
- Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth in another bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh pumpkin puree for best flavor and adjust spices to taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall recipes, baked goods