*This recipe and pictures have been slightly updated from the 2011 archives. The post got some editing and the pictures got a makeover just in time for pumpkin season.*
In my opinion, any time of year is a good time to eat some delicious pumpkin. I'm a fan of pumpkin in every variety, but I adore Pumpkin Bread. It makes a delicious breakfast or the perfect snack to munch on while you kick back and watch your favorite show, read a book, or play a game with the family.
I first got this recipe from one of my dear friends. We were friends in Elementary school, enemies in Middle School (because she was dating a boy I liked - oh, school years), and very close friends throughout High School. She supported me at my wedding, and I feel as though we are kindred spirits (much like Anne and Diana). We rarely see each other, but when we do, it's always a pleasure.
Every time I make this delicious bread, I always get asked for the recipe. In fact, my brother in love Jeffrey, loves it so much, I'll sometimes make him a special loaf for his birthday.
The great thing about this recipe is that it makes three loaves of pumpkin bread, so keep that in mind when you're going over the recipe ingredients. But that does mean you can keep one loaf of bread and share the two loaves with family, friends, or co-workers.
Pumpkin Bread
Yield:
3 loaves
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour 20 minutes
Moist, sweet, and full of all those autumn spices you love. Serve your friends and family by sharing one of the extra loaves of homemade pumpkin bread.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil/applesauce
- 4 cups white sugar
- 6 eggs
- 4 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3-9x5 loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, oil, sugar, and eggs until well-incorporated. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually pour into the pumpkin batter a little bit at a time, stirring after each addition until the mixture is well-blended.
- Divide batter evenly between the loaf pans and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle.
- Allow to cool completely in pans before removing the bread. Run a knife around the edges of the bread in the pan to loosen. Store any remaining bread in plastic wrap.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of Cindy Jensen
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 298Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 220mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 1gSugar: 28gProtein: 4g
Nutrition information isn't always accurate.
Deborah says
I think I'd be selfish and eat one loaf and store the other two in the freezer for when a craving struck!! ;)
Chels/Catz in the Kitchen says
That thought has definitely occurred to me as well, lol!
Joshua Rief says
Looks yummy, and IS yummy. :)
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I am a massive fan of using pumpkin in baking so this recipe is perfect for me... thanks for sharing it!
Chels/Catz in the Kitchen says
Pumpkin is awesome in so many recipes-I can't get enough of it this time of year.
Jocelyn says
You can send me one if those loaves! I love yummy moist pumpkin bread!! ;)
Chels/Catz in the Kitchen says
I certainly would!
Donna Y says
I think some Cream Cheese Frosting would go great with this Pumpkin Bread.
Joshua Rief says
Great idea, Donna! You mean like this harvest cream cheese frosting? ;) It's very snacky the way it is, but it would be very indulgent and desserty with a topping like that! I like it!
Cindy Jensen says
Chels, I can never seem to find my physical copy of the recipe when I want to make it, so I always come to your site to find it! Thnaks for posting it! <3
Chelsia Rief says
Well, it's a BIG thank you to you for giving me the recipe! I won't even make another pumpkin bread recipe because this one is (in my opinion) the best! Thanks for the comment hon :)