Description
Seasonal comfort arrives with this moist pumpkin bread, infused with warm spices that dance across your palate. Rich autumn flavors meld perfectly, inviting you to savor each delightful slice of pure homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Spices and Extras:
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Whisk together all wet ingredients – pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and Greek yogurt – in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully incorporated, creating a rich, creamy base.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt – to eliminate any potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the bread’s tender texture.
- Stir in vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to enhance the overall flavor profile of the batter.
- If using, gently fold in chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve, enjoying the incredibly moist and warmly spiced pumpkin bread.
Notes
- Always use fresh, high-quality pumpkin puree for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in your bread.
- Swap out vegetable oil with melted coconut oil for a subtle tropical twist and added richness to the recipe.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same tender crumb.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or cutting the amount by one-third without compromising the bread’s moisture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg