Description

This moist pumpkin bread is the ultimate taste of fall, combining rich pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl baked right into the loaf. With its tender crumb and fragrant aroma, it’s perfect for cozy breakfasts, holiday gatherings, or an afternoon treat with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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For the Bread:

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

For the Swirl:

1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper if desired.
In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, vanilla, oil, eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
In another bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined.
In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
Pour 1/3 of batter into the loaf pan and smooth the surface.
Sprinkle 2.5 tablespoons of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.
Repeat layering with another 1/3 of batter and more cinnamon sugar.
Top with remaining batter and finish with a final dusting of cinnamon sugar.
Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let cool in the pan 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Wrap in plastic once cooled to retain moisture.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender.

Always use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.

Add a pinch of cardamom or allspice for a stronger spice flavor.

This bread tastes even moister the next day after being wrapped.

Can be frozen up to 2 months (wrap tightly in plastic and foil).

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 70–80 minutes
Category: Desserts / Breads
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American