Brother Boniface's Pumpkin Bread

Warm, moist, and brimming with autumnal spices, Brother Boniface's Pumpkin Bread is a heartwarming treat perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple indulgent snack. Combining the richness of pumpkin puree with a medley of warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this bread is beautifully balanced with just the right amount of sweetness from granulated and brown sugar. The addition of unsweetened applesauce and vegetable oil ensures an ultra-moist texture, while optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips provide delightful bursts of flavor and crunch. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for fall baking and makes 10 generous slices. Serve it fresh from the oven, or slather a slice with butter or cream cheese for a comforting seasonal treat that’s sure to impress. Don't forget to share—though you might want to save an extra slice for yourself!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Whisk together until evenly mixed.

Step 3

In another mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of the bread.

Step 5

If desired, fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cooled, slice and serve! This bread is delicious on its own or paired with a spread of butter or cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1391.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4510.8

Total Fat 196.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.1g
Cholesterol 376.9mg	0%
Sodium 2907.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 664.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 440.7g
Protein 58.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 369.3mg	0%
Iron 23.0mg	0%
Potassium 1666.2mg	0%

*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: 37.9%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 57.1%