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Pumpkin Bread Recipe That Will Wow Your Taste Buds Every Time

Moist spiced pumpkin bread recipe slice with fall decor and ingredients
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This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is the perfect balance of sweet and spice. Easy to make, dairy-free, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or fall gatherings!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan, dust with flour, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. In a large bowl, beat sugars, pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips if using. Reserve a few to sprinkle on top.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

This pumpkin bread improves in flavor after a day. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend. For vegan, sub 2 flax eggs. Freeze for up to 3 months in slices wrapped with parchment.

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