Description
Crispy pumpkin bread is the ultimate fall treat that combines a golden, crunchy crust with a moist, spiced interior. Infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg aromas, this delightful loaf is perfect for cozy breakfasts, afternoon tea, or as a thoughtful gift. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite nuts or spices, this recipe captures the essence of autumn in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in pumpkin puree and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- If using nuts, fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg