Description
Sweet Pumpkin Bread is a seasonal delight that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. Infused with aromatic spices and the rich flavor of pumpkin, this bread features a golden crust and fluffy texture that will captivate your taste buds. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a cozy snack, it’s an easy recipe that every baker can master. Whip up this comforting treat in just a few simple steps, and enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen as it bakes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts if desired.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 113mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 26mg