Moist Pumpkin Spiced Bread (Printable)

A warmly spiced, moist pumpkin bread, ideal for cozy breakfasts or afternoon treats with rich autumn flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
03 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - ½ teaspoon ground ginger
05 - ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
06 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
07 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1 ½ cups canned pumpkin purée
09 - 1 cup granulated sugar
10 - ½ cup packed brown sugar
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - ½ cup vegetable oil
13 - ¼ cup milk
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

15 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
16 - ½ cup chocolate chips

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
07 - Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes and tastes like you spent hours perfecting it.
  • The spice balance hits that sweet spot between warm and not-overwhelming.
  • One loaf disappears faster than you'd expect, and it freezes beautifully for later cravings.
02 -
  • Don't use pumpkin pie filling instead of pure pumpkin—the spices and sugar are already built in, and it'll throw off your entire recipe.
  • Overmixing is the enemy; fold gently and stop as soon as the dry ingredients disappear—this is what gives you that tender, moist crumb.
  • A toothpick test matters more than time; every oven is different, and baking 5 minutes too long turns moist bread into dry bread.
03 -
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly and create a better texture than cold ingredients straight from the fridge.
  • If you want extra insurance against dryness, add that optional ¼ cup applesauce—it's subtle but makes a real difference in moisture retention.
  • Brown sugar over granulated sugar makes the bread stay tender longer because brown sugar holds onto moisture.

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