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Ultimate moist pumpkin bread recipe with perfect golden crumb, sliced and ready to serve, featuring warm autumn spices and tender texture
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How to Make the Ultimate Pumpkin Bread

This ultimate pumpkin bread recipe creates a moist, tender loaf full of warm autumn spices. With the right ingredient ratios and mixing techniques, you’ll bake coffee-shop-quality pumpkin bread right at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk pumpkin puree, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fluffy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually fold dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool 10-15 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Always use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Avoid overmixing to keep the crumb moist and tender.