Scrumptious Pumpkin Spice Bread
Cozy up with a slice of this Scrumptious Pumpkin Spice Bread, the ultimate fall-inspired treat that’s bursting with warm spices and moist goodness. Made with real pumpkin puree, a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, and the perfect balance of granulated and brown sugars, this quick bread packs all the flavors of autumn into every bite. The addition of unsweetened applesauce keeps it irresistibly tender, while optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips add delightful texture and sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack, this easy-to-make loaf comes together in just 15 minutes of prep and fills your kitchen with the heavenly aroma of pumpkin spice as it bakes. Whether enjoyed plain or slathered with butter or cream cheese, this pumpkin spice bread will become your go-to seasonal indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 cups pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 0.5 cups chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Be careful not to overmix the batter; mix just until the flour is incorporated.
If using, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve the pumpkin spice bread on its own or spread with butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 175 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.
