Description
Irresistible pumpkin bread brings autumn’s warmth straight to your kitchen, blending classic spices with rich, moist texture. Comfort meets culinary craft in this delightful seasonal treat you’ll savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1, 15 ounces (425 grams) 100% pumpkin puree
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed (dark or light)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) canola oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter, unsalted, slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a welcoming autumn atmosphere in your kitchen by gathering all ingredients and preheating the oven to 325°F.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly in a spacious mixing bowl until they become light and frothy.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, canola oil, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture, blending until a smooth, harmonious consistency develops.
- In a separate bowl, carefully combine all dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, instant vanilla pudding mix, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to create a uniform batter without overmixing.
- Prepare loaf pans by generously coating with non-stick baking spray or lining with parchment paper to ensure easy bread removal.
- Distribute the batter evenly between the two loaf pans, using a spatula to smooth the surfaces.
- Optional: Sprinkle a delicate mixture of cinnamon and sugar across the top of each loaf for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Place pans in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing, letting the enticing aroma of spices fill your kitchen.
Notes
- Boost the spice levels by adding extra pumpkin pie spice or warming spices like ginger and cloves for a more intense fall flavor profile.
- Swap out canola oil with healthier alternatives like coconut oil or applesauce to reduce overall fat content and add subtle complexity.
- Create gluten-free version by using a one-to-one gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the bread remains moist and tender without compromising texture.
- Customize the sweetness by reducing sugar or using alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for a more natural, nuanced taste experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 77 mg