Cream Sherry Pumpkin Bread

Indulge your senses with this irresistibly moist and flavorful Cream Sherry Pumpkin Bread, a perfect fusion of autumnal spices, rich pumpkin puree, and a luxurious splash of cream sherry. This easy-to-make quick bread is delicately spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a warm, aromatic treat that's perfect for fall gatherings or cozy mornings with coffee. The addition of cream sherry adds a subtle, sophisticated sweetness, while optional chopped pecans or walnuts lend a delightful crunch. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile loaf is ideal as a dessert, snack, or gift for the holidays. Whether served plain or topped with butter or cream cheese, this pumpkin bread is bound to become a seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:65 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1.5 cups Pumpkin puree
• 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Cream sherry
• 3 pieces Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently folding with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this could make the bread dense.

Step 5

If using, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture and flavor.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. This bread pairs beautifully with a smear of butter or cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1581.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4960.2

Total Fat 225.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 103.6g
Cholesterol 565.4mg	0%
Sodium 3157.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 691.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.1g	0%
Total Sugars 429.4g
Protein 59.1g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 299.1mg	0%
Iron 23.8mg	0%
Potassium 1580.8mg	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: 40.4%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 54.9%