Pumpkin Spice Bread Soft (Printable)

Soft, spiced loaf featuring pumpkin and fall flavors—ideal for cozy mornings and seasonal enjoyment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup pumpkin puree
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
13 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
14 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until well blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
05 - Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients using a spatula. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Slice and serve when fully cooled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses real pumpkin puree for authentic flavor
  • Soft tender crumb stays moist for days
  • Bursts with cinnamon nutmeg and cloves for extra warmth
  • Super easy to mix by hand no mixer needed
  • Makes your kitchen smell incredible
02 -
  • Each slice is full of vitamin A from natural pumpkin
  • This bread freezes and thaws beautifully for make ahead breakfasts
03 -
  • Always use pure pumpkin puree not pie filling for best flavor
  • Measure your flour by spooning and leveling to avoid dense bread
  • For bakery style crust let the bread rest in the pan for extra 10 minutes before turning out The residual heat helps finish the crumb and keeps everything moist
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