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A close-up of a freshly baked pumpkin bread loaf on a wooden cutting board.

Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is perfect for fall. Easy to make and delicious, it's a great treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional) optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; combine wet ingredients in another.
  3. Combine wet and dry, then fold in nuts if using.
  4. Pour batter into pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
  5. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter.