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Perfect Pumpkin Bread | Moist & Easy Fall Quick Bread Recipe
Amanda Peterson

Perfect Pumpkin Bread

Embrace the essence of autumn with this perfectly moist and aromatic pumpkin bread. Featuring a blend of warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this quick bread delivers a golden-brown crust and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb. It is the ultimate seasonal treat, designed to be simple enough for novice bakers yet sophisticated enough to satisfy any gourmet craving. Perfectly domed and packed with real pumpkin flavor, this is the only pumpkin bread recipe you will ever need for those crisp, golden fall days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin purée
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the pumpkin purée until smooth.
  5. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure you use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling. To prevent overmixing, stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.