Description
This Sweet Pumpkin Bread is everything you love about fall in a loaf: soft, moist, warmly spiced, and kissed with a touch of vanilla. It’s ideal for cozy breakfasts, afternoon snacks, or even light desserts. With simple ingredients and a straightforward method, it’s a no-fuss favorite that keeps well and pleases a crowd.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk or cream
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8.5×4.5 or 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently using a spatula. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
8. If using glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together and drizzle over cooled bread.
Notes
Don’t Overmix: Mixing the batter too much will make the bread dense. Fold until just combined.
Customize It: Add ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Use Pure Pumpkin: Be sure you’re using 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg