Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin bread is a moist, warmly spiced quick bread that fills the kitchen with the smell of fall. Rich with pumpkin puree and cinnamon, it has a tender crumb and a beautiful domed top. It is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting during the autumn season.
- ⏱ 70 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pumpkin puree
- 1.75 cups flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175C (350F) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk the pumpkin, sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- Pour into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool before slicing.
💡 Chef's tip
Do not overmix once the flour is added; stir just until combined so the bread bakes up tender instead of dense and gummy.
Pumpkin puree adds so much moisture that the bread stays soft for days, while the oil rather than butter keeps the crumb especially tender.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbs: 40 g
- Fat: 10 g
