Description
A cozy and delightful pumpkin bread that brings the flavors of fall right to your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pureed pumpkin
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Grease a loaf pan and pour in the batter, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the batter. Adjust spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg