Description
This easy pumpkin bread is moist, perfectly spiced, and comes together in just one bowl. A cozy loaf full of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin goodness—ideal for fall mornings or a sweet snack any time.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
15 oz pumpkin puree
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk oil, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
4. Stir in pumpkin puree, water, and vanilla extract.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stir until just combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 55–65 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This bread freezes beautifully—slice and wrap for quick snacks.
Swap in chocolate chips or chopped pecans for extra texture.
Don’t overmix the batter to keep the crumb light and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, easy fall baking, spiced loaf