Melt in Your Mouth Pumpkin Bread
Experience the cozy warmth of fall with this irresistibly soft and moist Melt in Your Mouth Pumpkin Bread. Bursting with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this easy-to-make bread combines the rich flavor of pure pumpkin puree with a delicate sweetness that makes it perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. The optional addition of chopped pecans or walnuts adds a delightful crunch, while a dusting of powdered sugar creates a visually stunning finish. Ready in just over an hour, this classic pumpkin bread recipe is a must-try for pumpkin lovers, perfectly balancing tender texture and heavenly taste. Bake a loaf today and savor the flavors of autumn in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for optional topping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well blended and smooth.
Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the milk to thin the batter slightly. If desired, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pumpkin bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for a decorative and slightly sweet finish, if desired.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin bread!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.5 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2846 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 460.9 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 279.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1206 mg | 26% | |
*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.
