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Best Pumpkin Bread

Moist, warmly spiced pumpkin bread with a tender crumb and glossy top. Perfect for coffee breaks and cozy mornings.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 1.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet. Stir gently until just combined.
  • Stir in milk to loosen the batter. Fold in nuts or chips, if using.
  • Scrape batter into the pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake 55 to 65 minutes, until a tester has a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool 15 minutes in the pan. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a crunchy top, sprinkle 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar over the batter before baking. Swap pecans for chocolate chips, or add 1 teaspoon orange zest for brightness. Store airtight at room temperature for 3 days, or freeze slices up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Best Pumpkin Bread flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.