Pumpkin Bread
This delightful Pumpkin Bread brings warmth and comfort, perfect for cozy autumn afternoons and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree Key for rich, moist texture.
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Can be substituted with melted butter.
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free blend.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Brings warm fall flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Enhances autumn aroma.
- 1/4 teaspoon Cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Milk
For the Cinnamon Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Grease your loaf pan generously.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Cinnamon Glaze
- While the bread cools, mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk for the glaze until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
Serving
- Slice into warm pieces and serve.
Notes
Consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container for freshness.