The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Indulge in the warm spices and comforting flavors of this irresistible pumpkin bread! Perfect for cozy autumn evenings and holiday gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Impress your coworkers and neighbors with this incredibly moist and delicious loaf—the ultimate fall treat! #pumpkinbread #fallbaking #holidaybaking #coffeecake #easyrecipe #bestpumpkinbread

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 3511.8 kcal
Protein 75g
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Ingredients for The Best Pumpkin Bread

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How to Make The Best Pumpkin Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup vegetable oil, and 4 large eggs until well combined.
  3. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup water.
  7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

81 g

Sugar

1530g

Fat

90g

Carbs

194g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make The Best Pumpkin Bread?

The Best Pumpkin Bread takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in The Best Pumpkin Bread?

The Best Pumpkin Bread has approximately 3511.8 calories per serving, with about 75 g protein, 194 g carbohydrates and 190 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for The Best Pumpkin Bread?

The key ingredients for The Best Pumpkin Bread are Sugar, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Pumpkin, Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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