How to make pumpkin bread more flavorful?

Use real pumpkin purée, warm milk, and plenty of fresh spice. For a flavor bump, try adding ground ginger or a splash of maple extract.

Does pumpkin bread need butter?

Yes, especially in this recipe. The butter gives the bread its rich, soft texture and adds depth you don’t get from oil alone.

What flavors pair well with pumpkin?

Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, vanilla, maple, and even dark chocolate. A sprinkle of pecans or a swirl of cream cheese works too.

What are good additions to pumpkin bread?

Chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, or a cinnamon-sugar topping. They all add something special.

Pumpkin Bread – Rich, Moist & Irresistible Fall Favorite

Name: Pumpkin Bread – Rich, Moist & Irresistible Fall Favorite
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-488616H17M2S
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar; 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling); ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup warm whole milk (microwaved ~30 seconds); 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp nutmeg; ¼ tsp kosher salt (or ⅛ tsp table salt)

Description

Moist, buttery, and full of fall flavors. This pumpkin bread uses pumpkin puree and warm spices, perfect as a year-round treat.

Ingredients

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1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour

1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup warm whole milk (microwaved ~30 seconds)

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp kosher salt (or ⅛ tsp table salt)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and flour a loaf or cake pan, or line with parchment paper using the cross-method.

3. In one bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, baking soda.

4. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes).

5. Add eggs to butter mixture and mix well.

6. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mix until combined.

7. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir by hand until just combined.

8. Add warm milk and mix thoroughly (this step is key to moistness).

9. Pour batter into prepared pan.

10. Bake for 45–50 minutes (cake pan) or 50–55 minutes (loaf pan), or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

11. Let cool for 15 minutes in pan, then remove and cool another 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake; a few crumbs on the toothpick is okay.

For extra fall spice, cloves, ground ginger, or additional nutmeg can be added.

Use plain pumpkin puree, not pie filling.

Warm milk is the secret to ultra-moist texture.

Can be baked in a cake pan or loaf pan depending on preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
Category: Halloween Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 229
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg