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Pumpkin Bread Recipe

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This moist and flavorful Pumpkin Bread combines rich pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a perfect autumn treat. Topped with a spiced powdered sugar glaze, this bread is ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert, offering a deliciously tender crumb with a sweet and aromatic finish.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 2 loaves (about 2 servings per loaf, total 4 servings)

Ingredients

For the Bread:

  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup + 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5 inch loaf pans to ensure the bread doesn’t stick and bakes evenly.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients and Spices: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, melted butter, water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and all the spices until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients and Combine: In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just blended; do not overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
  4. Fill Loaf Pans: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
  5. Bake the Bread: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
  6. Cool and Prepare Glaze: Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool slightly in the pans before transferring to a wire rack. While the bread cools, mix the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in a small bowl to create a smooth glaze.
  7. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the warm bread with the prepared glaze. Allow it to set briefly, then slice and enjoy your delicious spiced pumpkin bread!

Notes

  • To prevent overmixing, stir the batter until the flour is just incorporated.
  • Check bread doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with an equal amount of melted coconut oil for a different flavor.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • For a nuttier twist, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/pumpkin-bread-recipe/