Great Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This isn't your grandma's pumpkin bread (unless your grandma's a culinary genius!). My family's treasured recipe, perfected over 15 years, delivers unbelievably moist and intensely spiced pumpkin bread. The secret? A touch of magic (and maybe a little extra cinnamon). Enjoy it plain, or elevate it to a showstopper with a creamy orange cream cheese glaze. Get ready for the most delicious pumpkin bread you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 3510.3 kcal
Protein 72g
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Ingredients for Great Pumpkin Bread

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How to Make Great Pumpkin Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9x5x3 inch loaf pans, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, blend together 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Add 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree and mix until completely smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  9. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 60 minutes.
  10. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

1229g

Fat

111g

Carbs

156g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Great Pumpkin Bread?

Great Pumpkin Bread takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Great Pumpkin Bread?

Great Pumpkin Bread has approximately 3510.3 calories per serving, with about 72 g protein, 156 g carbohydrates and 264 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Great Pumpkin Bread?

The key ingredients for Great Pumpkin Bread are Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Pumpkin, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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