Pumpkin Raisin Loaf
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Raisin Loaf, a moist and spiced quick bread that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring canned pumpkin puree, aromatic cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this loaf is beautifully balanced with the sweetness of raisins and the optional crunch of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an effortless yet impressive baked good to enjoy with your morning coffee or as an afternoon treat. Easy to prepare and bursting with seasonal flavors, this recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Perfectly tender and subtly sweet, this loaf brings the essence of autumn to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)
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, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold in the raisins and optional chopped nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Carefully transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.1 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 377 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 3130 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 611.1 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 386.7 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 2196 mg | 47% | |
*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.
