Scrumptious Pumpkin Spice Bread

Cozy up with a slice of this Scrumptious Pumpkin Spice Bread, the ultimate fall-inspired treat that’s bursting with warm spices and moist goodness. Made with real pumpkin puree, a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, and the perfect balance of granulated and brown sugars, this quick bread packs all the flavors of autumn into every bite. The addition of unsweetened applesauce keeps it irresistibly tender, while optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips add delightful texture and sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack, this easy-to-make loaf comes together in just 15 minutes of prep and fills your kitchen with the heavenly aroma of pumpkin spice as it bakes. Whether enjoyed plain or slathered with butter or cream cheese, this pumpkin spice bread will become your go-to seasonal indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 cups pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 0.5 cups chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Be careful not to overmix the batter; mix just until the flour is incorporated.

Step 5

If using, fold in the chopped nuts 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 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

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 before slicing.

Step 9

Serve the pumpkin spice bread on its own or spread with butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1382.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4429.5

Total Fat 181.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2880.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 689.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 464.6g
Protein 54.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 396.4mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 2156.7mg	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: 35.5%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 59.8%