Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Toasted Nuts
This moist and flavorful spiced pumpkin bread combines warm autumn spices with toasted nuts for a deliciously cozy treat perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, beat together vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Fold in the toasted nuts gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking or serving slices with cream cheese spread.