Description
A seasonal favorite pumpkin loaf celebrated for its soft texture and warm spices. Perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- Optional: nuts or chocolate chips for mix-ins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin, sugar, and oil.
- Add eggs and blend well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fold in optional ingredients if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin loaf, autumn recipe, pumpkin bread, dessert, baking