Description
A comforting, delicious pumpkin bread that’s moist and flavorful, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Optional: chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, quick bread, fall recipes, holiday baking