The Ultimate Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe 🎃🍞

The Ultimate Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe 🎃🍞

There’s nothing cozier than the smell of warm pumpkin bread filling your kitchen! This moist, perfectly spiced, and incredibly soft pumpkin bread is the ultimate fall treat—but honestly, it’s delicious all year round. Whether you enjoy it with a morning coffee, as an afternoon snack, or as a sweet treat after dinner, this easy recipe will have you baking it on repeat!

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Bread

✔ Super Moist & Tender – Thanks to real pumpkin and the perfect balance of ingredients.
✔ Easy One-Bowl Recipe – No complicated steps, just mix, bake, and enjoy!
✔ Full of Warm Fall Spices – Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves bring all the cozy flavors.
✔ Perfect for Gifting & Freezing – Make a loaf now and save some for later!

Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf)

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk (or buttermilk for extra moisture)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins:

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • A sprinkle of pumpkin seeds on top for crunch

Instructions

Step 1: Prep & Preheat

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.

Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4: Bring It All Together

  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined (don’t overmix!).
  2. If using, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.

Step 5: Bake to Perfection

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pro Tips for the Best Pumpkin Bread

✅ Don’t Overmix! Overmixing can make the bread dense instead of fluffy.
✅ Extra Moist? Use buttermilk instead of regular milk or add 2 tbsp of Greek yogurt.
✅ Want a Stronger Spice Flavor? Add ½ tsp pumpkin spice for an extra kick!
✅ Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Serving Ideas

🍯 Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
☕ Pair with a hot latte for the ultimate cozy moment.
🍦 Top with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Try this recipe and let me know how you like it! 🍞🎃✨ #PumpkinPerfection

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