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Easy Pumpkin Bread

Easy Pumpkin Bread


  • Author: Harper Callahan
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Description

Soft, moist, and warmly spiced with pumpkin’s earthy sweetness, this no-fuss, double-loaf recipe is everything you love about fall—baked into golden perfection. It’s simple, soul-soothing, and makes enough to share (or stash away for later joy).


Ingredients

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  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp pumpkin spice (or 1 tbsp cinnamon + 1 tsp ginger + ½ tsp nutmeg)

  • 2 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) pure pumpkin purée (not pie filling)

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 4 large eggs (room temp)

  • 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut/avocado oil)

  • 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract


Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5″ loaf pans.

  • Dry mix: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.

  • Wet mix: In another large bowl, whisk pumpkin, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.

  • Combine: Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined—don’t overmix!

  • Divide: Pour evenly into prepared pans. Tap gently to release air bubbles.

  • Bake: 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

  • Cool: Let cool in pans 10–15 mins, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Classic: Warm slice with salted butter

  • Fancy: Top with cream cheese glaze or whipped cream

  • Add-ins: 1½ cups chocolate chips or 1 cup chopped nuts

  • Swirl it: Add a cream cheese swirl for a stunning marbled loaf

  • Make muffins: Bake 20–25 mins at 350°F for ~24 muffins

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55–65 mins

Nutrition

  • Calories: 240 kcal per serving
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Protein: 3g