Description
A classic fall favorite, this Easy Pumpkin Bread delivers moist, warmly spiced flavor with minimal effort—a dependable recipe perfect for cozy mornings, afternoon treats, or comforting snacks anytime.
Ingredients
1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
2 large eggs, room temperature
1¼ cups (248 g) granulated sugar
1½ cups (341 g) pumpkin puree
8 tablespoons (113 g) butter, melted
¼ cup (57 g) milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and milk until combined.
- Fold dry mixture into wet until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips, nuts, or cranberries for variation.
- Swirl cream cheese into batter before baking for extra richness.
- Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a healthier version.
- Add vanilla extract or orange zest for flavor depth.
- Can also be baked as muffins (18–20 minutes).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
