Description
Looking for a cozy, easy recipe that fills your kitchen with the scent of fall? This Easy Pumpkin Bread is just the thing. Moist, warmly spiced, and simple to make, it’s perfect for busy mornings, lazy weekends, or festive gatherings. This loaf is packed with pumpkin flavor, a soft crumb, and just the right amount of sweetness—ideal for those who love quick breakfast ideas, seasonal desserts, or comforting food ideas. Whether you’re a baking newbie or a seasoned pro, this easy recipe delivers a tender, bakery-style pumpkin bread every time. Try it once, and it’ll become a fall favorite!
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In another bowl, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
For extra flavor, try adding chocolate chips or chopped walnuts into the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, easy pumpkin bread, fall recipes, easy baking, breakfast ideas