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Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Warm spices and tender crumb come together in this moist pumpkin bread recipe, giving you soft, flavorful slices that are perfect for breakfast, snacking, or sharing during cozy afternoons when you want something comforting yet easy to bake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ Cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 Tsp Baking soda
  • ½ Tsp Baking powder
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • 1 ½ Tsp Ground cinnamon
  • ½ Tsp Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ Tsp Ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 Cup Pumpkin puree
  • ¾ Cup Granulated sugar
  • ¼ Cup Brown sugar
  • ½ Cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ Cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ Cup Chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a loaf pan with grease or parchment to ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly to evenly distribute spices and leavening agents for consistent texture.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients until smooth and cohesive to create a well-balanced batter base.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, avoiding overmixing to keep the bread soft.
  5. Pour batter into pan and bake until fully cooked, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool the bread completely before slicing to maintain structure and prevent crumbling.

Notes

  • Mixing the batter gently helps maintain a soft crumb by preventing excessive gluten development.
  • Measuring ingredients accurately ensures the correct balance of moisture and structure.
  • Allowing the bread to cool fully improves both texture and flavor as it settles.
  • Covering the loaf during baking prevents the top from over-browning while the inside cooks through.