Perfect Pumpkin Spice Bread
Warm up your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of Perfect Pumpkin Spice Bread! This moist and flavorful quick bread combines the cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger with the natural sweetness of pumpkin and a touch of applesauce for added tenderness. A perfect balance of spices and rich ingredients, this recipe bakes up in just over an hour and yields a sliceable loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. Customize your bread with optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, pecans, or walnuts for a delightful twist. Whether served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with a sweet glaze, this quintessential fall recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to impress everyone who takes a bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this pumpkin 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, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups optional mix-ins (chopped pecans, walnuts, or chocolate chips)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense bread.
If you’re using optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve as is, or top with a dusting of powdered sugar or a light glaze for added sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4087 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.0 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2860 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 648.3 g | 236% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 424.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2095 mg | 45% | |
*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.
