Pumpkin Bread with Warm Spices
In short: A tender loaf made with pumpkin puree, brown sugar and oil, flavored with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. It tastes best the day after baking. It takes about 1 h 15 min in total and makes 12 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 1 h
- Total
- 1 h 15 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 235 kcal
Pumpkin bread is a quick bread that tastes like autumn, with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves in a soft orange crumb. Canned or homemade puree both work, and oil keeps the loaf moist for days. It needs one bowl, no mixer and about an hour in the oven. Serve it plain, spread with butter or cream cheese, or toasted for breakfast.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 23 x 13 cm (9 x 5 inch) loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Whisk the pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, water and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth and glossy.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
- Add the dry mixture to the pumpkin mixture and stir with a spatula just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour the batter into the pan, tap the pan once on the counter to settle it and sprinkle the top with coarse sugar if using.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a skewer in the center comes out clean and the top is firm. Cover loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes if it browns too quickly.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely before slicing.
Tips
- For homemade puree, roast pumpkin or butternut squash halves at 200°C (400°F) until very tender, then blend smooth. Drain it in a sieve for 15 minutes if it looks watery.
- Fold in 100 g (3/4 cup) chocolate chips or chopped pecans for extra texture.
Questions and answers
Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned puree?
Yes. Roast the flesh until soft, blend it smooth and measure the same amount. If the puree is wet, drain it first so the loaf does not turn gummy.
How long does pumpkin bread keep?
Wrapped well, it keeps for 4 days at room temperature or a week in the refrigerator. It also freezes for up to 3 months.
Why did my pumpkin bread sink in the middle?
A sunken center usually means the loaf was underbaked or the oven door was opened early. Bake until a skewer comes out clean and avoid opening the door in the first 40 minutes.
How long does it take to make Pumpkin Bread with Warm Spices?
About 1 h 15 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.
How many calories are in Pumpkin Bread with Warm Spices?
About 235 kcal per serving, with 3 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 235 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 17 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
