Description
Soft, moist, and packed with warm spices, this Best Pumpkin Bread is the ultimate cozy fall bake. It’s an easy, one-bowl recipe that delivers bakery-style flavor at home. Perfect for Thanksgiving breakfast, fall gatherings, or enjoying with a warm latte, this bread is so tender and flavorful it rivals your favorite coffee shop treat. Bake it once, and it will quickly become your go-to pumpkin recipe every autumn.
Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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½ teaspoon nutmeg
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½ teaspoon ground cloves
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
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Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
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Bake 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer loaf to a wire rack.
Notes
Swap half the oil with applesauce for a lighter loaf.
Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried cranberries for extra flavor.
Store at room temperature for 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.