Spiced Pumpkin Bread is a cozy, aromatic treat that’s perfect for autumn and the holiday season. With its rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this bread brings all the comforting flavors of fall to your table. The bread is moist and tender, thanks to the pumpkin puree, and has just the right amount of sweetness. It’s delicious on its own, or you can spread some butter or cream cheese on a slice for an extra indulgent snack. Whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee or serving it as a dessert, Spiced Pumpkin Bread is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…“ cup water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and water. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your Spiced Pumpkin Bread! It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or you can freeze it for longer storage.
This Spiced Pumpkin Bread is perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying on a quiet autumn afternoon.
