Cozy Spiced Pumpkin Bread: 1 Moist Fall Loaf
Enjoy a moist and flavorful spiced pumpkin bread, perfect for cozy autumn days. This recipe is a cherished memory from Eleanor and Richard’s culinary journey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra moist loaf, ensure you use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
- You can test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the loaf.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
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