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A freshly baked loaf of pumpkin bread on a textured surface with warm lighting.

Best Pumpkin Bread

A moist and flavorful pumpkin bread perfect for fall, combining warm spices and optional nuts or chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet ingredients
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. Mix dry into wet, then fold in nuts or chips if using.
  5. Pour batter into pan and bake 60-70 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days for best freshness.