Easy Pumpkin Bread
There's nothing like a loaf of easy pumpkin bread for breakfast or a snack. It makes a wonderful gift too! Makes 1 loaf.
Servings 12 slices
Calories 301kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup chopped pumpkin seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs, sugars and vanilla on high speed until pale in color.
- Add the pumpkin and the oil until fully incoporated.
- Stir in the flour mixture and spices. Mix until just combined.
- Pour into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle chopped pumpkin seeds over top, if desired.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn onto a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
- Store wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 2475IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
