Description
Rich and Buttery Pumpkin Bread is the quintessential fall treat that envelops your senses with warmth and comfort. This moist, flavorful loaf combines the rich taste of pumpkin with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a delightful experience in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this easy-to-make recipe will impress everyone at your table. Whether enjoyed plain, toasted with butter, or drizzled with honey, this pumpkin bread promises to be a family favorite. Bake it today and fill your home with the inviting aroma of autumn!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a loaf pan or round cake pan.
- In one bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and mix well before incorporating pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in warm milk until fully integrated.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake: For a cake pan: About 45-50 minutes. For a loaf pan: About 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg