Description
A moist and fluffy pumpkin loaf filled with warm spices, perfect for enjoying with coffee or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, eggs, and vegetable oil until combined.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture. Stir just until moistened.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and pop it in the oven.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a delicious twist, try adding chocolate chips or nuts. Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin, loaf, fall, dessert, baking