Moist Pumpkin Spice Bread

Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this incredibly moist Pumpkin Spice Bread, a perfect balance of warm spices and rich pumpkin goodness. Made with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, this easy-to-make quick bread is packed with autumnal aroma and taste. The addition of applesauce ensures a tender crumb while keeping the loaf wonderfully moist, and optional chopped walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch. Ready in just over an hour, this pumpkin bread is ideal for breakfast, a cozy snack, or a dessert paired with a dollop of cream cheese. Whether you’re baking for yourself or serving it to guests, this deliciously spiced bread will quickly become a seasonal favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 cups pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and lightly dust it with flour, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.

Step 5

If using, fold in the chopped nuts to the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the pumpkin spice bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature with a spread of butter or cream cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1278.1 grams (1278.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3962

Total Fat 164.00g	210%
Saturated Fat 24.50g	123%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.10g
Cholesterol 377mg	126%
Sodium 2868mg	125%
Total Carbohydrate 603.80g	220%
Dietary Fiber 22.00g	79%
Total Sugars 393.80g
Protein 50.60g	101%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 317mg	24%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 1375mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 59.0%