Description
This pumpkin bread is a perfect blend of rich butteriness and warm fall spices. It’s easy to make and has a moist, flavorful texture that’s sure to become a fall favorite. Whether served for breakfast or as a dessert, this pumpkin bread will delight your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup warm milk (microwave for about 30 seconds)
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon kosher salt (or ⅛ teaspoon table salt)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a round cake pan or loaf pan. Alternatively, line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using a hand mixer on high speed for about 2 minutes, until fluffy.
Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir by hand until combined.
Pour in the warm milk and mix well until smooth.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
For a round cake pan, bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. For a loaf pan, bake for 50-55 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
Be careful not to overbake; a few crumbs on the toothpick are okay, as the bread will continue to cook while resting.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully loosen it and invert onto a plate. If using parchment paper, lift the sides and remove the bread. Let cool for another 15 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy your warm, buttery pumpkin bread!
Notes
If the bread is slightly underdone, don’t worry! It will continue to cook as it cools, yielding a moist and tender crumb.
For extra flavor, you can add chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins to the batter before baking.
This bread stores well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
