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Sliced moist pumpkin bread with soft golden interior and crisp brown crust on a tray

Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe (Foolproof & Remarkable Flavor!)


  • Author: Chef Elon
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich, spiced and incredibly moist pumpkin bread recipe made with oil, butter, and pumpkin purée. Foolproof and flavor-packed, perfect for fall baking.


Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp ginger

1 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin (Libby’s recommended)

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil

1/2 cup melted butter

2 eggs


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 10 x 5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a mixing bowl, beat pumpkin, sugar, and eggs until combined.

4. Slowly stream in oil, melted butter, and vanilla while mixing on low. Beat for 1–2 minutes until smooth and light.

5. Fold in dry ingredients gently until just combined.

6. Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 1 hour. Reduce temp by 25°F if using a metal pan.

7. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a ceramic loaf pan for the most even bake.

Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, toasted pecans, or dried cranberries.

For mini loaves, divide batter into smaller pans and bake 35–45 minutes.

To freeze, wrap cooled loaf in foil and place in freezer bag.

Fresh pumpkin can be used if mashed and well-strained.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 60 mins
  • Category: Pumpkin Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 39g
  • Sodium: 548mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 71mg