Golden Pumpkin Bread
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Golden Pumpkin Bread, a moist and tender loaf bursting with warm spices and rich pumpkin goodness. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with creamy pumpkin puree for a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. A touch of melted butter adds a luxurious texture, while optional chopped walnuts or pecans bring a satisfying crunch to each bite. Perfectly golden and fragrant, this bread is baked to perfection in just under an hour, making it an ideal treat for breakfast, afternoon tea, or a late-night snack. Serve it plain, or elevate it with a slather of butter, cream cheese, or honey for an irresistibly comforting treat. Whether you’re celebrating pumpkin season or looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert, this homemade pumpkin loaf is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray, and optionally line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time to the sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix in the pumpkin puree until fully combined.
Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently stir until just combined. Pour in the milk and mix until incorporated. Add the remaining dry ingredients and stir until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
If using, fold in the chopped nuts gently.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices plain or with a spread of butter, cream cheese, or honey. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.7 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.4 g | 347% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 638 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 2881 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 521.7 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 311.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.2 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1924 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
