Shellbell's Easy Pumpkin Bread

Warm, spiced, and irresistibly moist, Shellbell's Easy Pumpkin Bread brings the essence of autumn to your kitchen with minimal effort. Perfect for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike, this quick bread recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and fragrant spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional cloves—with the rich creaminess of pumpkin puree for a foolproof treat. With just 15 minutes of prep time and optional mix-ins like walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips, you can customize this loaf to suit any craving. Whether enjoyed as a cozy breakfast, afternoon snack, or dessert, this versatile pumpkin bread is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a family favorite. Plus, it’s baked in under an hour, making it a go-to recipe for busy days!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

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
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 0.5 cup 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 flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix; stir until just combined.

Step 5

If you're adding walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly 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.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Serve as is or with a spread of butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1213.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4014.5

Total Fat 184.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.1g
Cholesterol 376.9mg	0%
Sodium 1696.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 570.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 355.7g
Protein 51.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 316.8mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 1408.8mg	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: 40.1%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 55.0%