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A freshly baked loaf of pumpkin bread on a cooling rack.

Quick way to grow moist Pumpkin Bread for 12

This quick and easy recipe yields a deliciously moist pumpkin bread, perfect for a cozy treat or a festive gathering. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy homemade pumpkin bread in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pan
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  2. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
  3. If desired, gently fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or raisins.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra moisture, consider adding a tablespoon of applesauce or sour cream to the wet ingredients. You can also experiment with different spices like allspice for a more complex flavor profile.