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Pumpkin Bread

Moist and flavorful homemade pumpkin bread packed with warm spices, pumpkin puree, and optional chocolate chips. A classic fall favorite that’s simple and delicious.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (340g) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil, canola oil, or melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice (or milk substitute)
  • 2/3 cup (120g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cooling rack
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Adjust oven rack to lower third position and preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add pumpkin puree, oil, and orange juice.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake 60–65 minutes, loosely covering with foil halfway through to prevent over-browning. Bread is done when a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  6. Cool bread completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing and slicing. Store covered at room temperature for 3–4 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Baked pumpkin bread freezes well for up to 3 months. Swap nutmeg, cloves, and ginger for pumpkin pie spice if preferred. Substitute milk for orange juice if desired. Optional mix-ins include chocolate chips, pecans, or walnuts.
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