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Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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4.4 from 83 reviews

This easy pumpkin bread recipe yields moist, flavorful loaves perfect for fall or any time you crave a spiced sweet treat. Made with pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this pumpkin bread is topped with a cinnamon sugar sprinkle and baked to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 loaves (about 12-16 slices total)

Ingredients

Bread

  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Topping

  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour two 5×9-inch loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking and set them aside for later use.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sugar. Whisk or stir these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger. This ensures even distribution of the spices and leavening agent.
  4. Make the batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture. Stir gently until just blended, taking care not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  5. Fill loaf pans: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans, smoothing out the tops with a spatula for even baking.
  6. Prepare topping: Mix the sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the tops of both loaves to create a sweet, spiced crust.
  7. Bake the loaves: Tent the pans loosely with foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 80 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove the pans from the oven and let the bread cool slightly before removing from the pans. Serve warm for a cozy treat or cool completely before slicing and storing.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter.
  • Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • This recipe can be doubled to make more loaves if needed.
  • Allow bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain structure and avoid crumbling.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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