Moist Pumpkin Spice Bread
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this incredibly moist Pumpkin Spice Bread, a perfect balance of warm spices and rich pumpkin goodness. Made with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, this easy-to-make quick bread is packed with autumnal aroma and taste. The addition of applesauce ensures a tender crumb while keeping the loaf wonderfully moist, and optional chopped walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch. Ready in just over an hour, this pumpkin bread is ideal for breakfast, a cozy snack, or a dessert paired with a dollop of cream cheese. Whether you’re baking for yourself or serving it to guests, this deliciously spiced bread will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 cups pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and lightly dust it with flour, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
If using, fold in the chopped nuts to the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the pumpkin spice bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature with a spread of butter or cream cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 339 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% | |
*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.
