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Pumpkin Bread Recipe With Canned Pumpkin

A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread that blends the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with cozy spices, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

This pumpkin bread pairs well with coffee or tea.