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Easy One-Bowl Moist Pumpkin Bread

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A simple recipe for moist, flavorful pumpkin bread using just one bowl for easy cleanup. This quick bread has a comforting fall spice flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the dry ingredients and mix briefly.
  4. Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the same bowl.
  5. Mix everything together with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a bakery style top, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar over the batter before baking.
  • If you prefer a less sweet bread, reduce the granulated sugar by 1/4 cup.
  • This bread stays moist for up to four days when stored tightly wrapped at room temperature.

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