My Best Pumpkin Bread
This delicious pumpkin bread is moist, flavorful, and infused with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1.5 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil, canola oil, or melted coconut oil
- 0.25 cup orange juice
Optional Add-ins
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a metal 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In another medium bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Then, add the pumpkin, oil, and orange juice. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon. It’s okay if there are a few lumps; do not over-mix. If you like, fold in the chocolate chips now.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 60–65 minutes. Cover the bread loosely with aluminum foil halfway through to prevent over-browning. The bread is ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, with only a few small moist crumbs. Begin checking for doneness around the 55-minute mark.
- Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Store any leftover pumpkin bread at room temperature for up to 3–4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze slices for up to 3 months, properly wrapped to prevent freezer burn. Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for better mixing, and don’t over-mix the batter to keep the bread tender. You can customize the bread by adding walnuts, pecans, or dried cranberries.