Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade sweet pumpkin bread. This delightful loaf features a perfect balance of spices and sweetness, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack. Whether enjoyed plain or with cream cheese frosting, it’s sure to be a hit at family gatherings and holiday celebrations alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or unsweetened applesauce)
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
- If desired, gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg