Intro
Pumpkin bread is the ultimate fall treat, packed with warm spices and a rich, moist texture. Whether you enjoy it as a breakfast, snack, or dessert, this homemade pumpkin bread is easy to make and absolutely delicious. Best of all, it fills your kitchen with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

Ingredients
To make this perfect pumpkin bread, you’ll need:

• Pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar
• Eggs
• Vegetable oil or melted butter
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Ground cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Cloves
• Vanilla extract
• Salt
• Optional: chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins

Using pure pumpkin purée gives this bread a deep, rich flavor while keeping it moist and tender.

Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin purée, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips
For extra moisture, use applesauce instead of half the oil.

To enhance the spice flavor, let the bread sit overnight before slicing—it tastes even better the next day!

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days or refrigerate for a week. You can also freeze slices for a quick and delicious treat anytime.

Enjoy this spiced and moist pumpkin bread warm with butter, cream cheese, or even a drizzle of maple syrup!