Pumpkin Autumn Bread
Bring the cozy flavors of fall into your kitchen with this irresistibly moist and spiced Pumpkin Autumn Bread. Featuring a heavenly blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this quick bread is perfectly balanced by rich pumpkin puree and a tender crumb. The recipe is incredibly versatile, inviting you to fold in crunchy pecans, walnuts, or even sweet bursts of raisins or chocolate chips. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an hour in the oven, this delightful loaf fills your home with warm, inviting aromas and makes for an ideal breakfast, snack, or dessert. Serve it plain, or elevate each slice with a smear of butter or cream cheese for the ultimate autumn indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves until well combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing as this can make the bread dense.
If desired, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts, as well as the raisins or chocolate chips, for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Slice the bread and serve as is, or spread with butter or cream cheese for added indulgence. Enjoy the flavors of autumn!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.5 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2846 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 571.3 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 366.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1464 mg | 31% | |
*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.
