Dark Pumpkin Bread Recipe

September 24, 2023 Post a Comment

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Easy Pumpkin Bread Brown Eyed Baker from www.browneyedbaker.com

Description

This dark pumpkin bread recipe is perfect for fall baking. It has a rich, dark color and a deep, pumpkin flavor that is complemented by warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It's easy to make and perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for this recipe is approximately 1 hour.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
1 cup brown sugar

Equipment

1 large mixing bowl
1 medium mixing bowl
1 whisk
1 rubber spatula
1 loaf pan

Method

Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, water, and brown sugar until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
Bake for approximately 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled to make two loaves of bread. It can also be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes approximately 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

Calories: 230
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 230mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 19g
Protein: 3g

Recipes FAQ

Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned?

Yes, you can use fresh pumpkin puree in this recipe. Just make sure to drain any excess liquid before using it in the recipe.

Can I use a different type of oil?

Yes, you can use any type of vegetable oil or even melted coconut oil in this recipe.

Can I add nuts or raisins to this bread?

Yes, you can add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for added texture and flavor.

Recipe Tips

Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, in this recipe. Pumpkin pie filling is already sweetened and spiced, which will alter the flavor of the bread. If you don't have brown sugar on hand, you can use granulated sugar instead, but the bread will be less moist and flavorful.