The Presidents Pumpkin Bread Recipe

A Thanksgiving tradition passed down through generations! This moist and delicious pumpkin bread, rumored to be a favorite of a past president (we're still trying to figure out which one!), is perfect for any autumn celebration. Enjoy it as a stunning bundt cake with cream cheese frosting or as two delightful layer cakes dusted with powdered sugar. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers incredibly flavorful results—get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 397.5 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.9 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Presidents Pumpkin Bread

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How to Make The Presidents Pumpkin Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube bundt cake pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
  3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  4. Add 2 large eggs and 1/2 cup vegetable oil to the well.
  5. Using a mixer on low speed, blend the wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Add 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree and mix until fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold the batter into the prepared cake pan(s).
  8. Bake for 60-75 minutes for the bundt cake, or 30-35 minutes for layer cakes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Adjust baking time as needed depending on your oven.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar or frost with cream cheese frosting (recipe not included).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

135g

Fat

14g

Carbs

17g

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