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A slice of moist pumpkin bread with a golden-brown crust on a wooden cutting board.

Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is perfect for fall. Easy to make and delicious to enjoy!
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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
  

Pumpkin
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix pumpkin, sugars, oil, eggs, and water until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients and add to pumpkin mixture; stir gently.
  4. Fold in nuts if using, then pour batter into pan.
  5. Bake for 60-70 minutes; cool before slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.