Description
Autumn whispers comfort through this Spiced Pumpkin Bread, blending warm cinnamon and nutmeg with rich, velvety pumpkin. Bakers discover pure seasonal magic when slicing into this fragrant, homemade treasure that connects family and memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup water
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease and flour coating.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until evenly distributed.
- In a separate large bowl, blend sugar and oil thoroughly, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs into the sugar-oil mixture one at a time, ensuring complete integration after each addition.
- Fold in pumpkin puree, water, and vanilla extract, mixing until the liquid components form a consistent, glossy texture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing ground spices according to personal taste preferences.
- Swap vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or applesauce for a healthier alternative that maintains moisture.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe completely gluten-free without compromising texture or flavor.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and nutty depth, which complements the warm autumn spices perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg