Maine-Style Pumpkin Bread
A cozy fall favorite made with rich pumpkin and warm spices, perfect for gatherings or quiet afternoons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a healthier version, swap vegetable oil for applesauce. You can also add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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