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A slice of moist spiced pumpkin bread with a golden-brown crust on a rustic wooden table.

Best Spiced Pumpkin Bread Recipe That Stays Moist

This moist and flavorful pumpkin bread is perfect for fall, combining warm spices and a tender crumb. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 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
Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; combine wet ingredients in another.
  3. Combine wet and dry mixtures; fold in nuts if using.
  4. Pour batter into pan and bake for 55-65 minutes.
  5. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients.