Classic Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Our classic homemade pumpkin bread is a moist and flavorful treat, perfect for fall or any time of the year. We made it with pureed pumpkin, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness, it’s a comforting addition to your bread baking recipes.

The recipe is simple and requires basic baking techniques. You can easily customize it by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits to enhance the flavor. In our kitchen we love making many varieties of breads and this is just one of our most favorite.

Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This pumpkin bread features a rich pumpkin flavor complemented by cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields two loaves, making it perfect for sharing or freezing.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the nuts or chocolate chips.
5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. We love pairing this bread with a warm cozy cup of chamomile tea.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 16 slices
• Calories: 200kcal
• Fat: 8g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 30g

Every chance we get, we try to incorporate something healthy in our recipes, this bread made of pumpkin is just one of them and according to Healthline the benefits of pumpkins are tremendous.