Description
Nothing beats the smell of fresh pumpkin bread baking in the oven. This easy homemade loaf is soft, cozy, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugars, oil, vanilla, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or pecans if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve plain or with butter, cream cheese, or maple butter.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15