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Incredibly Moist One-Bowl Easy Pumpkin Bread

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You need a simple recipe for incredibly moist pumpkin bread packed with warm fall spices. This one-bowl method delivers a comforting homemade loaf that tastes better than the bakery version, requiring minimal cleanup for your busy life.

Ingredients

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  • 1 2/3 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 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. This is your dry mix.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the dry mix and whisk again to combine thoroughly.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the same bowl.
  5. Mix everything together with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine. This is the one-bowl step.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  9. Carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For an extra cozy morning treat, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or chocolate chips to the batter before pouring it into the pan.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil for up to three months.
  • If you want a slightly less sweet loaf for breakfast, reduce the granulated sugar by 1/4 cup.

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