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Super Moist and Tender Pumpkin Bread

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This recipe delivers a wonderfully moist and tender pumpkin loaf, packed with classic fall spices. We use oil instead of butter to lock in moisture, keeping this homemade pumpkin bread soft for days. It is an easy, quick bake perfect for cozy autumn mornings or holiday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and vegetable oil until combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until the wet ingredients are smooth.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix them together with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix the batter; a few small lumps are fine.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the pumpkin bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  10. Carefully remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Using vegetable oil instead of melted butter is the key to keeping this loaf moist for several days.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
  • If you want a quick topping, dust the cooled loaf with powdered sugar before serving.

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