Description

This Easy Pumpkin Bread recipe delivers a moist, spiced quick bread perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting treat. Featuring warm cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg alongside pumpkin puree, this bread is simple to make with common pantry ingredients and requires no special equipment beyond an oven. The quick prep and straightforward steps make it a beginner-friendly baking project with delicious results.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda (sifted)
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients

3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup extra light olive oil (or vegetable or corn oil)
15 oz canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8½” x 4½” loaf pans to ensure easy removal after baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until well combined and evenly distributed.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and fully blended with no lumps.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. It’s important not to overmix to keep the bread tender and light.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans. Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is cooked through.
Cool: Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10–15 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to preserve texture and flavor.

Notes

Using canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, ensures the right sweetness and texture.
Room temperature eggs help the batter mix more evenly.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread.
Optional spices like cloves and nutmeg add warm aroma but can be omitted if preferred.
Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven and pan size.
Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Baking
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American