Get the Recipe: Simply Perfect Pumpkin Loaf
This easy pumpkin loaf has been my go-to recipe for many years! Enjoy plain or add in some raisins, dried cranberries, nuts and/or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour, spooned and levelled
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon , *see Notes below
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg , *see Notes below
- 1 teaspoon cloves , *see Notes below
- 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable, canola or other neutral oil
- 2 cup canned pumpkin puree, not pie filling
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries , OPTIONAL
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350F (regular bake setting/not fan assisted).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add the white and brown sugar and and mix well to combine. Add the oil and pumpkin and stir until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, blending/whisking thoroughly after each addition, until batter is smooth. Stir in any add-ins you are using (raisins, dried cranberries, nuts or chocolate chips - up to 2 cups total).
- Pour into your two prepared loaf pans, dividing it evenly between the two pans.
- Bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 5 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a cooling rack.
Notes
Tweak the spicing to your tastes! I am not a huge fan of cloves, so I just add a pinch. If you are clove lover, add up to 1 tsp. I sometimes only add 1/2 tsp nutmeg, depending on how spicy I'm wanting the bread. If you are spicy pumpkin bread lover, add a heaping tsp of each of the 3 spices.
Be sure to read the notes above the recipe card for more tips on making this recipe.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 283kcal, Carbohydrates: 57g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.004g, Cholesterol: 37mg, Sodium: 307mg, Potassium: 202mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 3869IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 41mg, Iron: 2mg
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