Spiced Moist Pumpkin Bread
This Spiced Moist Pumpkin Bread by Amelia is the ultimate fall comfort bake — soft, tender, and packed with cozy pumpkin spice flavor. Made with real pumpkin puree and a blend of warm spices, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, aromatic, and irresistibly moist. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans), chocolate chips, or dried cranberries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and water until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
If desired, fold in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy this spiced, moist pumpkin perfection!
Notes
**Tips & Variations:**
• For extra moisture, use dark brown sugar or add 2 tablespoons of sour cream.
• To make it healthier, swap half the flour with whole wheat flour or add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed.
• Top with a light dusting of powdered sugar, cream cheese frosting, or maple glaze for a sweet finish.
**Storage:**
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Freeze slices individually for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature before serving.
Find it online: https://thecozycuppa.com/spiced-moist-pumpkin-bread/