Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe Perfectly Moist Every Time
A simple and delicious pumpkin bread recipe that’s perfect for fall. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 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
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and water until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.